Lawrence R. “Buddy” Little, 67, of 9030 Spring Street, Cuba,
passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 12, 2019 at home.
Born on July 16, 1951, in Cuba, he was a son of Richard and
Donna Finch Little. On June 29, 1974, in
Angelica, New York he married the former Linda Bailor who survives.
Buddy was a graduate of Richburg Central School Class of
1969. He later graduated from Alfred
State College with an Electrician’s Degree.
He had worked on the Oil Derricks in both Houston, Texas and
Casper, Wyoming eventually becoming a supervisor for the building of Oil
Rigs. When he returned to Cuba he began
working as an Electrician for the City of Olean retiring in 2011 after 20 years
with the city.
Buddy enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, hunting,
NASCAR and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife
Linda, two daughters, Misty (Jon) Jacobik of Summerville, SC and Jesse (Andy) Goodwin of Mt. Pleasant, SC;
a son Damian Little of Cuba;5
Granddaughters, Haley, Jenna, Zoe, Lila, and Molly; 2 brothers and a sister
Robin Little of Olean. He was
predeceased by his parents, and a daughter Cory Little in 1997. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on
Saturday, May 25, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. at the Hinsdale American Legion Post 1434,
Route 16, Hinsdale, New York 14743. Arrangements are under direction of the
Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
