Calvin Little

Celebrating the Life of Calvin R. Little

September 27, 1954 – March 4, 2026

              Calvin R. Little was born on September 27, 1954, to Marcella Johnson in St. Louis, MO. They later moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he attended school and completed High School at Crane High School.

              Calvin accepted Christ at an early age.

             Calvin was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marcella and Willie Johnson; his grandmother, Luella; his brothers, Willie, Edward, Johnny, and Wayne Sr.; and his sisters, Patricia and Peggy.

             Calvin was called home on March 4, 2026, in Davenport, Iowa, after a long battle with cancer. Calvin leaves to cherish his memory: brothers Daniel Johnson and Michael Johnson (New York); four children Tracy Porter (Chicago), Rejoina Porter (Chicago) Shalana Little (Ohio) and Quaneta Little (Ohio); ten grandchildren, Kiara Montgomery, Desiree Montgomery, Kameron Curtis, Deja Curtis (Chicago), Dae’Jon Hamlin, Jasiah Little, Tayshaun Finkley-Little, Niya Alvarez, Genesis Johnson and Lauryn Martin (Ohio); four great grandchildren, Carter, Miller, Camden Miller, Jace Bougard and Jade Bougard (Chicago); two longtime friends; Darryl Smith and Beverly Holt-Smith (Iowa), and a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends and supporters.

1. I’m Free
2. Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m Free.
3. I’m following the path God has laid for me.
4. I took his hand when I heard his call.
5. I turned my back and left it all.
6. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work, or play.
7. Tasks that were left undone must stay that way.
8. I found that peace at the close of the day.
9. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
10. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, all these things I too will miss
11. Be not burdened with time or sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
12. My life has been full. I’ve savored much, good friends, good times, and a loved one’s touch.
13. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
14. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
15. Lift up your heart and share with me.
16. God wanted me now, He set me free.
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1. From The Family of Calvin R. Little:
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3. We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you for the prayers, expressions of love, and words of encouragement during our time of sorrow. Your acts of endearment, prayers, and condolences have been a blessing to us.
4. May God bless you and forever keep you.

1. Cremation will be directed by:
2. Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial
3. Moline, IL
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Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www. mvcremation.com.