K. Paul “Hooper” Little, age 70 of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20th, 2023 at Cleveland University Hospital due to complications of diabetes.

Paul was born April 9th, 1952 in Millersburg, Ohio to the late Kenneth Paul Little Sr. and Ida (Shonk) Little. Paul graduated from Highland High School. Paul enjoyed his career as a truck driver for 35 years before retiring in 2013.

Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Raynola J. (Shaw) Little, His children; Moses Schmucker, Corinthia Ann Little, Misty Dawn Little, and his bonus sons; Wayland (Amber) West, Drexel (Tabitha) West and Rusty (Amber) West, along with 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings Richard (Rose) Little, Mary Jane Neukum, Dennis (Suzanne) Little, Roland Little

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ruth Shepard, and his brother-in-laws James Neukum and  Leonard Shaw.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 25th, 2023 at 1pm at Stone Creek Grange Hall in Stone Creek, Ohio, with a small meal to follow directly after the service. A private burial will be held at St.Jacobs Cemetery outside of Stone Creek, Ohio at a later time.  The Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar is handling the arrangements.

Lebold-Smith Funeral Home
248 Park Avenue SW
Bolivar, OH 44612
330.874-3113
www.smithfuneralhomesugarcreek.com

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