Blind Squirrel
Well-known member
It's with a heavy heart that I post this message. I am sad to announce the passing of a giant in the metal-detecting hobby/industry and a true friend.
Kenneth Z. Little November 28th, 1932 -- February 4th, 2022.
Kenneth's priorities in life were his love of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family and of course metal detecting! He often spoke of the Lord saving his life after suffering a tragic oil-field accident in the early 1950's that left him in a wheel chair for 5 years.
Kenneth became a dealer for White's in the late 1950's. In the words of Ken White: "Kenneth Little was our first authorized dealer and also the first to be named an authorized White's distributor." By 1965 Kenneth was White's largest dealer in the U.S. and purchased units literally by the trailer load, often driving to Sweet Home to pick up the load himself. In about 1966 White's built a private brand for Fireball Electronics : the Comet 100 was sold exclusively through Fireball Electronics. Throughout the years, Fireball Electronics was always White's largest distributor and became very active in product development and as an advisor for marketing and advertising policies. There is no doubt that Kenneth Little and Fireball Electronics were partners and an integral part of the succsess of White's electronics.
My friendship with Kenneth began in the 1980's when I purchased a White's Eagle11 from him. Over the years we had many metal detecting adventures together, from relic hunting on old Texas trails to hunting urban vacant lots to old home sites. Together we dug many cool relics and countless silver coins. The true treasure, though, was our friendship. Kenneth will be missed... I miss my friend.
Happy Hunting
Blind Squirrel
Kenneth Z. Little November 28th, 1932 -- February 4th, 2022.
Kenneth's priorities in life were his love of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family and of course metal detecting! He often spoke of the Lord saving his life after suffering a tragic oil-field accident in the early 1950's that left him in a wheel chair for 5 years.
Kenneth became a dealer for White's in the late 1950's. In the words of Ken White: "Kenneth Little was our first authorized dealer and also the first to be named an authorized White's distributor." By 1965 Kenneth was White's largest dealer in the U.S. and purchased units literally by the trailer load, often driving to Sweet Home to pick up the load himself. In about 1966 White's built a private brand for Fireball Electronics : the Comet 100 was sold exclusively through Fireball Electronics. Throughout the years, Fireball Electronics was always White's largest distributor and became very active in product development and as an advisor for marketing and advertising policies. There is no doubt that Kenneth Little and Fireball Electronics were partners and an integral part of the succsess of White's electronics.
My friendship with Kenneth began in the 1980's when I purchased a White's Eagle11 from him. Over the years we had many metal detecting adventures together, from relic hunting on old Texas trails to hunting urban vacant lots to old home sites. Together we dug many cool relics and countless silver coins. The true treasure, though, was our friendship. Kenneth will be missed... I miss my friend.
Happy Hunting
Blind Squirrel
