Little, Sr., William David, 68, a resident of Autaugaville, died peacefully at home Tuesday after an extended illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from Rocky Hill Cemetery in Autaugaville with the Rev. Tony Antonelli officiating. Burial will follow with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing.

Little was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and son who was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman who also loved working as a bus aide for special needs children with the Autauga County School System. He also served his country with the Alabama National Guard.

Little is survived by his beloved wife, Sandi Little; one daughter, Lora (Jeff) Berntsen; one son, David Little; their mother, Doris Little; one grandson, Austin Quinn Berntsen; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Bayless, Lowell Stroud, Johnny Williams and Donnie Strickland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Relay For Life of Autauga, 3054 McGehee Road, Montgomery, AL 36111 (www.relayforlife.org/autauga) or to Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302.

The family will gather at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Thursday evening from 6 to 8.

To express an online condolence, visit www.prattvillememorial.com.