James David Little, 48

A law enforcement officer, last serving in Sacramento, Calif., and a U.S. Army veteran, he was the son of the late Linville Eugene and Sara Margaret Polson Little.

He was married to Patricia Campbell Little of Smithville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Billie Jean Heyano of Oregon; son, Forrest Franklin York of Shelbyville; two grandsons, Nicholaus James Heyano and Angelo Kane Heyano, both of Oregon; four brothers, Jerry and George Jennings and Terry and Curtis Little; eight sisters, Naoma Culpepper, Goldie Slaven, Pandora Vanlue, Arvy Kuperberg, Ilene Stephany, Amy Little, and Ruby and Rose Mary Ayala; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today in High’s Chapel with Rev. Mickey Abair officiating. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. today at High’s. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or an immediate family member.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.