Gary Allen Little

.Gary Allen Little, 66 There will be a Celebration of Life at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7th at Lane Family Funeral Homes, 5797 Mahoning Ave. Austintown Chapel for Gary Allen Little, 66 of Mineral Ridge who died early Wednesday morning at Hospice House of Poland after a long illness. Gary was born March 19, 1952 in Youngstown, a son of James and Florence (Allen) Little and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1970 and had attended Youngstown State University. Gary was an independent drywall contractor and also worked for Harbison Drywall in Canfield. He was a member of Emmanuel Community Church (formerly Emmanuel Ministries) where he started a recovery group and also shared his testimonials about substance abuse at various churches. Gary was an avid golfer and a life-long long- distance jogger. He also enjoyed watching college football. Besides his mother, Florence Little of Cocoa, Florida, he leaves his wife of almost 43 years, the former Randi May, his high-school sweetheart, whom he married September 20, 1975. Gary also leaves a sister, Beverly (Ret. Col. Michael ) Lucas of Merritt Island, Florida; a sister-in-law, Karen Abraham Myers of Hebron, Ohio; a brother-in-law Edward (Denise) May of Mineral Ridge; several nieces and nephews, Mark (Stephanie) Lucas, Elizabeth Lucas (Scott) Knightly, Eddie May, Erin May, Katie May and six great nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his father. Friends may call on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:00 p.m. The family would like to give special thanks to Doug Rathburn, Garys best friend for his kindness and care extended to Gary and his family. The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512.