Marion Wallace Little, 79, of Benton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 16, 2022.  Marion was born on April 15, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Joe and Ellen Little.  Marion grew up in Magnet Cove, Arkansas and graduated from Magnet Cove High School in 1960.  Marion graduated from Henderson State University in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.  Marion was a Certified Public Accountant, and was a partner of Little, Shaneyfelt, Marshall and Company for 27 years.

Marion enjoyed spending time with his family, and leaves to cherish many wonderful memories from family trips, lake weekends, fishing trips and ballpark days.  He also loved playing golf and spending time with his many golfing buddies and friends.

Marion also enjoyed time spent with members of his beloved Charton family.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Sue Kramer of Minnesota and granddaughter, Rachel Estell of Benton.

Marion is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda Fite Little; son, Steve and wife Mary Beth; son, Dennis; daughter, Karen Maxwell and special friend Rick Kinder; and son, Greg and wife Holley all of Benton.  He is also survived by seven grandchildren who were the lights of his life; Matt Little and wife Laura; Michael Nash and wife Erica; Kaleigh Little, Brendan Little, Zach Villarreal, Cooper Maxwell, Molly Maxwell and Olivia Little. He is also survived by five wonderful great grandchildren, Callie and Bennett Little, Cadence and Sawyer Nash and Madison Chism all of Benton.  He is also survived by a brother, James (Butch) Little and wife Donna of Idabel, Oklahoma.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 2:00pm at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton.  A visitation will immediately follow the service.  A family burial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Saline County, 1810 Citizens Drive, Benton, Arkansas 72015 or the Benton Youth Sports Association (formerly the Benton Optimist Baseball Club), P.O. Box 183, Benton, Arkansas 72018.

Online obit at www.ashbyfuneralhomehome.com