Charles Martin "Charle" Little, 58, of Shreveport, Louisiana and formerly of La Grande, died April 20, 2015.

A celebration of life will take place later in La Grande.

He was born January 8, 1957, the son of Charles M and Mae (Anderson) Little.  He lived in Shreveport, La Grande and Echo.  He attended La Grande High School and was married to Roxanne Little.  Charles did farm work until his mid-30's and then started driving semi, from which he retired in October 2013.  He then moved to Louisiana to be with family.

Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting and John Wayne movies.  He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

He was a dedicated father, husband and proud grandpa, family members said.

Survivors include his wife, of Shreveport; children Shawn (Rachel) Kopp, Chesley Little and Patricia Little, all of Shreveport; siblings, Delbert Little of Cove, Rae Trachel, Nancy Shoyder of South Carolina, Debbie Decker of Portland and Richard Little of Union; four grandchildren; several neices and nephews; and many aunts and uncles.  

Dying earlier were his father and mother and a sibling Charla Little.