Michael David Little

February 16, 1954 - November 16, 2020

Michael D. Little, 66, died unexpectedly November 16, 2020 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. He was born February 16, 1954 in Junction City, KS, the son of Emmett Elmore and Rose Ann (Camarn) Little. He was the 3rd born of 5 children. Michael joined the United States Army in 1972 and served his country until 1976. Most of his service in the Army was served in Germany. After his military career, he married Lorrie Kaye Portenier from Dighton, KS. They celebrated 44 years of marriage in July. Michael worked many jobs throughout the years. He worked construction, where he built elevators, bridges and the Lincoln High School. Michael began working for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in August 1978-1980. The he moved to Bennington, KS and began working for the Union Pacific Railroad at the end of 1980. Michael was a dedicated employee of the Union Pacific Railroad until he became disabled and retired in 2004. Michael loved reading his Bible, prying for and with others, spending time with family, talking on the phone, laughing and always wearing a smile on his face. He was a loving and caring person, devoted husband and friend. Michael didn't know a stranger and he loved to tell everyone he met about Jesus. He had such a witty personality and was always the life of the party. Most of all he loved his family, friends and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, son, many aunts, uncles and friends. He is survived by his wife, Lorrie; daughters, Ai'mee Nelson (Curtis Kohman), Tammy George (Jeremy George), Son, Joshua Little; sisters, Vickie Kibler (Lewis Kibler), Linda Mattos (Lenny Mattos), Virginia Brown (Casen Brown), brother, William Little (Charae Little); 6 grandchildren, Brandon and Brock Nelson, Hunter George, Blaison, Xandra and Bella Little. We will be having a celebration of life on November 24, 2020 at 2pm at the Finch Theater in Lincoln, Kansas. Praying was prying lol which he did pry.