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A.C.Pete Little, born Aug. 16, 1925, in Winters, TX passed away peacefully at home July 31, 2004, at the age of 78. He was the 8th of 12 children born to Joe & Lola Little. In 1942, at the age of 16, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. A.C. served on the USS Alden DD 211 in 1942 as an S 2/C, the USS Pres. Adams in May 1943 during which the Adams had nine major engagements with the enemy. After the invasion of Bougainville, in September 1944, A.C. served on the Seaplane Tender USS Suisun AVP-53. He received many medals during his stent. A.C. received an Honorable Discharge in 1949 and entered Civil Service as an Aviation Mechanic. The majority of his career was spent at Kelly AFB, where he held his favorite position as Logistics Manager. He earned the respect and admiration of friends and co-workers. In 1981, he retired as a GS 12 after 37 years of service. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, and a good game of Dominoes. A.C.s twin granddaughters were his greatest joy. He married Eleanora M. Pelech on September 15, 1947. They had one child Lori Lynn Little. A.C. and Eleanora were married 44 years until her death in 1992. On April 14, 1995, he married Nylanne Scheidegger. A.C. was a loving person with an unlimited and innumerable amount of good qualities. He was always willing to help others, in any way possible. A.C. was determinate and dependable and a good steward of all he was entrusted with, he and truly loved spending time with family. A. C. was a quiet optimist always believing the best was yet to come. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member of Anchor Masonic Lodge No. 424, with over 50 years of service. Mr. Little was a Christian accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. A.C. Little was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eleanora, parents Joe and Lola Little, 2 brothers and 7 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 9 years Nylanne S. Little, daughter, Lori L. Granados and husband, Dr. Rudy V. Granados; granddaughters, Sarah and Kathryn Granados; sister, Edna Huckle, all of San Antonio; brother, Alton Thomas Little and wife Ginger of Natalia, TX. Services Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 4:00 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South with Rev. Don Ladner officiating. Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park South with Naval Military Honors followed by Masonic Graveside Services.

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A.C. Little

August 16, 1925 - July 31, 2004