Charles Eugene "Gene" Little, age 71 from Wayland, passed away September 1, 2021.  He was born in Gary, Indiana November 19, 1949 to Luther and Bessie Little.

Gene served in the Navy for two years.  He enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing, spending time with his family, bonfires, telling jokes and stories, playing cards and words with friends/scrabble, baseball and horseshoes.

Surviving is his wife of 30 years, Tammy Little; and their children Luke Little and Betsy Little; ex-wife, Judy Langford; and their children Jason Little and Jody (Jason) Swinney; in-laws Ken and Mary Brinks; several grandchildren; two living siblings Tom Little and Bonnie Carpenter; plus many adored nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings Nancy, Bob, Lily, Martha and Elvis.

Visitation with Gene's family and friends will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 312 N. Main Street in Wayland.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2021, with an hour visitation prior, at Wayland United Methodist Church, 200 N. Church Street in Wayland.  Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to cover funeral expenses.  The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at: www.kubiakcookwayland.com.

DONATIONS: Family - to assist with funeral expenses.