James Monroe Little

June 29, 1932 - September 29, 2021

James Monroe Little (Jim) attorney, died on September 29, 2021 in Oklahoma City. Jim was born June 29, 1932 in Oklahoma City to John Rudolph Little, M.D. and Ruby O. Little (nee Fowler). He attended Oklahoma City Schools: Edgemere Grade School, Harding Jr. High, and Classen High School (class of l950). Jim attended the University of Oklahoma where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and an officer in the local chapter, Oklahoma Kappa. In his senior year, he began the study of law graduating from OU School of Law in 1956 and admitted to the Oklahoma Bar that same year. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army and completed 30 years active and reserve duty in the Infantry and JAG Corp, retiring in June 1985 as a Colonel. Mr. Little was admitted to practice in state and federal courts and also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1963. He practiced law with Leslie L. Conner, Sr., Leslie L. Conner, Jr., Irvine Ungerman, John Goodman, and Christopher Petersen at different periods during his 50 years in the practice of law. Mr. Little was an active member of First Christian Church of Edmond, Oklahoma since 1974. He served as an Elder, Building Committee Co-chair, Board Member, as well as three separate terms as Moderator of the Congregation. He was an adult scout leader serving as Cub Master, Eagle District Chairman, and Last Frontier Council Board Member. In 1985, he was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Scouting Award for adult volunteers. He competed in the Senior Olympic Games Association (swimming events) at the state and national level placing 2nd and 3rd in the National Senior Games in 2013. Jim is survived by Joyce, his wife of 47 years; daughter Lauren Little Greer (Jerry) of Spring, TX, daughter Joy Sturgil Patton (Russell) of Edmond, OK; son Braxton Little (Nancy) of Calabasas, CA and brother John “Rudy” Little Oklahoma City, OK, grandchildren Charlotte Greer Johnson (Michael), Gerald Greer, Jr, Ryan Patton (Lacey), David Patton (Cara), Claire Patton Wilkerson (Zach), Skyler Little, Heartleigh Little, Phoebe Little, great-grandchildren Shane Patton, Anna Johnson, Alice Patton, Craig Johnson, Elliot Patton, and Mia Wilkerson, and many loving nieces and nephews, friends, and SAE brothers. Memorial contributions to the Breakfast on Boulevard program offered through First Christian Church of Edmond will be appreciated. 405-341-3544 Services will be held Monday October 4th at 2:30pm at First Christian Church of Edmond 201 E 2nd Street Edmond, OK 73034