In Remembrance Of
William Joe Littrell
William Joe Littrell, age 85, of Huntley, MT passed away at his home surrounded by family on November 6, 2020.
Joe was born on January 11, 1935 in Green Forest, AR to Joseph Otis and Dollie (Clemence) Littrell. He graduated from Smithville High School in 1953.
Joe married Shirley Seaman on August 12, 1955. During their marriage of 65 years they were blessed with 4 children; Larry (Tammi) Littrell of WY, Don (Diane) Littrell of VA, Ginger Littrell of MT, and Ron (Paula) Littrell of MO, and 4 granddaughters; Emily (Chris) Miles of VA, Danielle Littrell of VA, Sierra Littrell of AZ, and Savannah (Josh) Manke of WY, and 5 great granddaughters. He also leaves behind 2 sisters-in-law; Norma Hamilton of AZ and Sandy Littrell of WI and brother-in-law Don Hoover of KS.
Joe was preceded in death by both parents and his brother Gene Littrell, his sisters Colleen Wiedner and Phyllis Hoover, sister-in-law Norma Littrell and brothers-in-law Ben Wiedner and Doug Hamilton.
Joe was a diesel mechanic for most of his life and eventually bought his own Kenworth 18-wheeler. He and Shirley were an over-the-road team for 5 years until they sold the truck and went to work for his son at S&T Trucking. After retiring he offered to drive the Huntley Project Golf Team school bus for free but due to insurance and legal requirements, he had to be a part-time driver for the school. This quickly became a full-time position and he loved all 10 years before retiring a second time.
Joe loved playing golf at the Pryor Creek Golf Course and was a member of the Seniors team. He and his brother-in-law, Doug Hamilton, were marshals for the PGA at the Tucson Open for many years. He also loved his time as a Boy Scout leader in Smithville, MO and square dancing as a member of the Smithville Boots and Bows. He enjoyed taking his family to the lake with the camper and boat (often filled with bicycles) and would comment that we looked like the “Beverly Hillbillies” as we were leaving town.
Joe loved the Lord and his church family at the Pompey’s Pillar Chapel where he was a member.
Visitation: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm with Memorial Service at 12:30 pm Monday, November 16th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Pompey’s Pillar Chapel at PO Box 101, Worden, MT 59088.
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GORDON & MARILYN LOCKWOOD
SO VERY VERY SAD TO HEAR OF JOE’S PASSING. HE WAS SUCH A GOOD PERSON.
WE WILL REMEMBER OUR LUNCHES TOGETHER AND THE TIME HE SHOWED UP
WHERE SHIRLEY WAS WORKING IN HIS HALLOWEEN COSTUME. WE WILL MISS HIM.
Karen Williamson Springer
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Joe was one of the nicest men I have met and I looked forward to seeing him at our family reunions. I love you cousin and will miss you! ❤️
Melody Beggs
Shirley
Gary and I are so sorry to hear about Joe our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Louis and Carol Erwin
Wishing you peace and comfort in this difficult time. Please know that you and yours are in our thoughts and in our hearts. The joy Joe brought to your lives and so many others will not be forgotten.
Hoping these words will help you find comfort in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely
Louis and Carol
Sam & Penny Webb Boszor
Joe was such a special guy – always with a good story. So enjoyed being with him and Shirley. Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family. He will be missed.