Tim Mansfield Little

Tim Mansfield Little of Bella Vista passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on September 18, 2016. Tim was born April 4, 1947 to Jewell (Tim) Mansfield Little and Shirley Lois Little, in La Mesa, Calif. Tim worked for Seaside Pools in Bentonville for the past 15 years. Prior to that he was a salesman for Pennington Seed Company in Greenfield, Mo. First and foremost, he loved his family, children and grandchildren. He was an avid NASCAR fan, with his favorite drivers being Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Jr.; watching his Razorbacks play; going to the horse races; and NASCAR races. He loved playing poker and Texas Hold 'Em tournaments. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. Tim was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 12 years, Elizabeth Little. He is survived by his daughters, Kristyna Little Chapman of Monett, Mo., Tiffani Killingsworth of Mt. Vernon, Mo., Terra Miller of Joplin, Mo., and Courtney Little of Dinwiddie, Va.; and his son, Michael Reyes, of San Antonio, Texas; brothers, Larry Little of Nixa, Mo., and Robert Little of Joplin, Mo. He has nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren, as well as a host of many nieces, nephews, close friends and special family members. In lieu of flowers, please make charitable contributions to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Highlands Oncology, First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, or a charity of your choice in Tim's name. As was Tim's wish, there will be no formal services, just friends being with friends and sharing memories at a later date. Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home is handling arrangements.