Robert "Bob" Wesley Little, born Oct. 10, 1931, passed from this life and joined his Lord Savior on Sept. 30, 2016.
He is the only son of the late Robert L. Little and Beatrice Pellington Little.
Bob was born and raised on Canouse Road in Newfoundland, N.J. Finding peace and refuge in his woodland playground on Canouse Mountain, he spent much of his life enjoying the beautiful wilderness, wildlife, and spiritual connection with God this special place offered for him.
He attended Newfoundland Elementary School and Butler High School. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved to play baseball and ice hockey.
During his adulthood, he worked for the West Milford Road Department, owned his own trucking company, and volunteered for the local fire department.
In 1951, he married the love of his life, Joyce Rhinesmith, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the Assembly of God Church and gave his life to the Lord on Dec. 7, 1966, thereafter helping build the new church in West Milford.
Bob has been a longtime supporter of Billy Graham Ministries and led a life very close to God. His lifelong accomplishments will never be forgotten, and the unconditional love that he had for his friends, family, and God will continue to live in our hearts forever.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Rhinesmith Little; sons Larry, Jeffrey and Eric Little; daughter Bonnie Dill; sister Doris Osterhoudht; and 26 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Little, and daughter, Karen Little.
"Dad, you will be in our thoughts and memories daily. We are so proud to be your children and long for the day when we can reunite with you in heaven. Our love for you is without parallel," a family statement said.
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Proverbs 17:22.