John Little, 50, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Friday. He was born in Mount Vernon, Washington to Jack Garland and Barbara Arlene (Bohan) Little. He lived in Sweet Home recently but also lived in Hawaii, Djibuti, Africa, Guam, and Bremerton, Washington.

John was a certified engineer (CE). He worked as a civilian contract engineer on submarines for the U.S. Navy’s Defense and Aerospace.

He loved hanging out with his nieces and nephews.

John is survived by his mother, Barbara Little, of Sweet Home; brothers Mike Little of Kirkland, Washington, Dan Little of Enumclaw, Washington, and Chuck Little of Tacoma, Washington; and sister Cindy Little Watts of Lenoir, North Carolina.

Memorial contributions can be made in John’s memory to the American Heart Association.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.