Mr. John Willie Little

March 4, 1939 - February 10, 2020

John Willie Little, known to many as "Little John" was born on March 4, 1939 at Gallinger Hospital (DC General Hospital), Washington, D.C. He was born to the late Vessie G. Little and James Little. Both preceded him in death. He attended Randell Junior High School in Washington, D. C. He also attended Syhax Elementary Public School Mr.Little joined the United States Air Force and after two years earned his Honorable Discharge. Mr. Little had a career with the Air Force as an Air Plane Mechanic. After his tenure in the Air Force, he began his career in Construction work and home improvement work. He had a natural talent for repairing and making things. He worked until his health failed. He enjoyed fishing, traveling to many different places. One of his most favorable places was South Carolina where his mother lived following her retirement. John leaves to cherish his loving companion of 10 years Ms. Lorraine Cokley. three step children, Tawaula Cokley, Roger Cokley and Tia Cokley all residing in the Washington D.C. area, six step grandchildren, Charles Cokley, Roger Cokley Jr., Teyonna Cokley, Tyreak Cokley, Tyquan Cokley, Taveah Cokley and a host of cousins, extended family and friends. Ecclesiates 3:1-8. (1) To everything there is a time to every purpose under the heave: (2) A time to be born, an d a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; (3) A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; (4) A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance: (5) A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather; a time to refrain from embracing: (6) a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep and a time to cast away: (7) a time to vend and a time to sew, a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love and a time to hate, a time of war and a time of peace.