Billie Joe Little was born June 26, 1948 in Malden, Missouri to the late Avery Leon Little and Clara Mae Ellsworth Little.  He departed this life on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Poplar Bluff at the age of 72 years, 11 months, and 14 days.  He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith.  Billie was a veteran of the United States Army.

On June 28, 1991 at Paragould, AR, he was united in marriage to Linda Rene Cook.  She survives of the home in Gideon.

Other survivors include:

2 daughters:  Lorie Barnes of Chillicothe, MO and Cindy Sparks (Dax) of Republic, MO

2 Stepchildren:  Billy Jackson of Paragould, AR and Kimberly Sigmin (Brandon) of Benton, AR

2 Grandchildren:  Devon Odom (Molly) of Gentry, AR and Macey Abernathy of Republic, MO

1Step grandson:  Caden Clayton of Benton, AR

2 Uncles:  Edmond Ellsworth of Malden, MO and Robert Ellsworth of Granite City, IL

1 Aunt:  Bonnie Akridge of Campbell, MO

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter Lacey Odom; and 2 brothers, Carl Steve Little and Jackie Wayne Little

Visitation will be Monday, June 14 starting at 12 PM at Landess Funeral Home in Malden with funeral services following at 2 PM Monday.  Interment will be in Rosewood 1st Addition Cemetery in Malden with full military honors.