LITTLE, Kenneth Gene - August 16, 2004 Kenneth Gene Little, 72, of Branson, Mo., formerly of Columbia, died August 16, 2004, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. He married Judith L. Little nee Kunz in 1991; she survives him. Mr. Little was born December 22, 1931, in St. Louis, the son of the late Kenneth L. and Edith Little nee Meyer. He is survived by his wife, daughters Annette Kinealy of St. Louis and Michelle (Craig) Hiser of Columbia; grandchildren Nicholas, Brianna, Logan, Jordan and Peyton; step-daughters Angie (Scott) Davis of St. Charles and Denise Bernacchi of LaPorte, Ind.; step-grandchildren Shannon, Austin, Amanda and Savannah; and a beloved brother-in-law and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Anna M. Little nee Stroh, brothers Melvin Little and Dale Little, and sisters Janice Boyster and Lucille Little. Mr. Little was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. He retired from Boeing after 35 years. He was a member of the VFW Post #6865 in Coulterville, and was a past member of the board of directors of the Columbia Gymnastic Association. He was a veteran of the Army and the Korean War. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Kim Kelly officiating. He is buried at Bethel Cemetery in Swanwick. Memorials may be made to the ALS Foundation.