Gary Little

Canton – Gary C. Little, 76, of Canton died at 8:32 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria.
He was born February 28, 1939, in Peoria to Virgil and Frances (Cumby) Little.  He married Janet R. Hodges on November 22, 1958, in Jacksonville.  She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Brad (Wendy) Little of Portland, Oregon and Jeffrey Little of Kewanee; one sister, Dixie Little of Jacksonville; and five grandchildren, Bryn, Joshua, Kathryn, Jocolyn, and Jaiden.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Todd Little.
Following high school, Gary attended and later graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville.  While there, he excelled on the basketball court and was later inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.  He taught business and accounting at Spoon River Valley Schools for 35 years, where he shared his love of sports as a coach in many of the sports programs.  Gary was an avid golfer and was a former member of the Wee-Ma-Tuk Country Club.  He was also very artistic and enjoyed doing crafts.  
Cremation rites have been accorded.  A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to Meals on Wheels.
To view Gary’s tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com