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David Little Obituary
Little had heart disease, and a cardiac fluttering Thursday caused him to drop on his chest 250 pounds of weights, which rolled onto his neck and suffocated him, the coroner said Tuesday. Little was found by his sons, David Jr. and Darien.
Little played his entire 12-year career in Pittsburgh after he was drafted out of Florida in the seventh round in 1981. He started 125 of the 179 games he played for the Steelers and once played in 89 in a row. His last season in the league was 1992.
His older brother, Larry Little, was an All-Pro guard for the Miami Dolphins.
Little is also survived by his wife, Denise, his mother, daughter and four sisters.
Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press
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Samuel Little
May 29, 2024
Still not forgotten.
John butler
April 4, 2024
I worked with Davide his final two years. Y
ou would never meet a nicer more humble man
Ervin Hicks
September 27, 2014
To Denise,
David and I attended Miami Jackson together. I grew to know him while playing football and basketball. I remember attending Grad Night with David. He kept us laughing throughout the whole trip with his sense of humor, telling jokes. I know you from how you lived your life back in high school that it carried you to Heaven to be with the LORD JESUS. WEEPING MAY ENDURETH THROUGH THE NIGHT BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING. STAY STRONG IN THE LORD THRU THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT!
Ervin Hicks MJG 1977
Larry Smith
April 24, 2014
Great person in life..Super player...His Wife(Denise) has a such an amazing giving spirit! God bless them all Lil David n Dee his 2 sons..
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Robert Oglesby
April 16, 2014
I played with David while he was at Miami Jackson. His light shined bright then and no one was more proud to see him shine than me. Most people would claim they knew this famous person or that one. Davis was my famous person and he was my motivation on the football field and off. His personality and contagious smile will not be forgotten. My condoleses to his family. He was a true friend. May he rest in peace.
anthony genuso
November 19, 2013
great player
Danita Sims
January 23, 2012
In trying to complete my family tree, I came across this article. God bless you 'uncle', I wish I would have gotten to know you. May the family be blessed and find comfort. ~Danita
The Henerie's of
April 14, 2011
Reading about the tragic death of Mr David Little left us heartbroken.
We hope that after 5-years his family has found some peace in their hearts.
Psalms 55:22
Thinking about you Today.
learon little
February 6, 2011
Thank u all who posted on this. We miss him so much but we also know he was an angel and God needed a great linebacker up n heaven to protect that golden endzone. We love and miss u uncle david.
Cynthia Bennett-Potter
September 28, 2009
I have been seaching for David for a few years now. I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. David and I attended Brownsville Middle School together. Lost touch after entering Sr. High, I'll never forget David. His smile will always be remembered. I pray that he is sitting on the right side of God. God bless his family.
Stephen Tanner
July 26, 2009
The true friendship shared with David
will always be once in a lifetime. He
was a unquiue and a real friend.We lost contact after leaving school,but the memories we share will forever be priceless.Denise may God bless and keep
you and your family.
Gregory Foxx
February 4, 2008
Today, I miss David Little. I remember him at my nephew's high school graduation. His godson. A special and caring man. To this day, he is still missed, and loved.
Timothy Richardson
January 13, 2008
I remember David from the boys club playing football. We went to Jackson high together and were pretty tight friends. I am so sorry for our lost for we will all miss him. I also was a friend of Larry Bateman's glad to see you are still around and doing well Larry B.
Michael A Sands
October 31, 2007
May God bless you and keep you and
your family during this great lost of life. For David was always a
positive Influance both on and off
the field.We will all miss you and
keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Michael Sands and Family Class of 1976 MJG.
Solomon and Kim Carter- Johnson
October 20, 2006
We pray that God will continue to keep you and your family.
thomas brown
September 29, 2006
Your family and my family share the loss of a loved one in a weightlifting accident. My 12 year old son was in a weightlifting accident that took his life here on earth. He too shared a love of football like Mr. David Little. May they both lift weights and play ball together in Heaven. God bless your family.
Bill Kondratiuk
February 3, 2006
I met David when he visited New Jersey as a Steeler. I collect autographs and was at the hotel to get some signature from the players. David was very nice a so very funny. We were not sure who he was and my buddy approached him with an index card for him to sign so we could ID him. When we found out who he was we ALL asked him to sign som cards. David said with a smile,"I am really going to get that guy with that index card!" To this day us collectors still laugh at that.
Forever in our hearts my friend!
Peace,
William Kondratiuk, Jr.
MASON LUCAS
June 30, 2005
Even though I never met David I've seen him play and being interviewed many of days. He was a great ballplayer and from his interviews seem like an even better person. My heart goes out to the Family.
Elizabeth Floyd-Henderson
April 1, 2005
To the Little Family..... please accept my deepest regrets on the passing of David. I know this is a very hard time for your family. My heart filled prayers go out to you. Hopefully the rememberance of his beautiful smile will comfort you. The years that we spent at U.of F will always be in my heart.
Venita Lewis
March 29, 2005
I was just looking on the internet for the death of my brother in Houston, Texas, and I stumbled upon this obiturary.
I am a Pastor in Nashville, of the Anointed House of God, and I just wanted to tell you and your family to life up your head.
Always know that God never make a mistake. He knows just how much we can bar.
and you will meet your love one again on the other side
God bless each and every family member.
Pastor Venita D. Lewis
Valjean LeCount
March 29, 2005
Niecy, we know not the day nor the hour when the flame of our candle will be snuffed out. Terry and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and the Little family as you embark upon yet another chapter in the book of life.
With God, all things are possible and with His help we learn to endure. In time, we will see David again.
May you find peace and comfort in our Saviour, Lord of all. Keep God First and remember to take one day at a time. Love one another and bear each other's burdens.
With heartfelt support and love, Terry and Valjean LeCount.
Patricia Worthy Oyeshiku
March 29, 2005
Little Family,
We were so sorry to hear of David's passing. His older brothers and I grew up together in Israel Bethel Church in Miami. I remember when he was born.Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Patricia Worthy Oyeshiku
Gae Taylor
March 28, 2005
I never knew you but I know I will enjoy meeting you on the other side. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tasheba Arinah-Gordon
March 26, 2005
Denise,
My dear friend. I am praying your strength in the Lord, that through this valley experience you will find comfort in his bosom. I cant remember anything about your relationship with David that stood out more than the laughter shared between you two of a real good joke! Remember weeping may endure for a night but allow JOY to come in the morning.(The Joy of The Lord Is Your Strength!) May the Lord keep you and counsel you through this season of your walk, and every season that might follow! I love you Denise, and I pray God's blessing over you and your kids.
Cheryle Lane
March 24, 2005
To the family and friends of a fine man,David, I extend to you my sincere sympathy and warmest feelings as I remember a friend from U. of F. who smile always warmed my heart.
God knows best and He will give you comfort. God bless you Denise and your children.
Minister Cheryle Lane
Larry Bateman
March 23, 2005
I know that you might not remember me. But David and I grow up together. We had the same babysitter. We called her Aunt clara. I just heard from my best friend in Miami about Daivd, and I am still in shock to here. I remember David as a very warm and gentle person. I remember him and I going to see the Exocist together, and we ran all the way home. I know that this is a very hard time for his family. May the lord keep you strong and bless you.
Levern Brown
March 23, 2005
greater is then within you
Karen Cartwright
March 23, 2005
I'll remember the conversations, the laughter but most of all I'll remember your finishing your lunch with cookies.
Always
Karen
Helen Stowers
March 23, 2005
Talent develops in quiet places, character in the full current of human life. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). You, Mr. Little, possessed both.
Rest in peace, friend.
Rita Smith
March 23, 2005
The word of God says he knew us before we were born. David was loaned out for a short while, but God has called him home. He will be greatly missed but will live on in the hearts of those who have known him. May peace and comfort be upon you and your family.
Arlene Alexander
March 23, 2005
May God rest your soul and give your family peace of mind during their time of bereavement.
Kent Davis
March 23, 2005
"He Himself has said,
I will not in any way fail you
nor give you up
nor leave you without support."
Hebrews 13:5
May your troubled heart
find peace and comfort in the knowledge
that you are never alone.
May God's presence ease
your trembling spirit and give you rest.
He knows how you feel.
He is ever aware of your circumstances
and ready to be your strength,
your grace, and your peace.
He is there to cast sunlight
into all of your darkened shadows,
to send encouragement through the love
of friends and family, and
to replace your weariness with new hope.
God is your stronghold,
and with Him as your guide,
you need never be afraid.
No circumstances can block His love.
No grief is too hard for Him to bear.
No task is too difficult
for Him to complete.
When what you are feeling
is simply too deep for words
and nothing anyone does or says
can provide you with the relief you need,
God understands.
He is your provider --
today, tomorrow, and always.
And He loves you.
Cast all of your cares on Him...
and believe.
With deepest sympathy
Kent Davis & Family MJG C/O 80
Nephew of Anthony McPhee
Kevin Johnson
March 23, 2005
My wife and I were devastated when we heard of the loss of your father. I know that no words right now can ease the pain you feel. Take comfort in knowing that your father was a good man, and his life will not be forgotten. God promises us, "Do not marvel at this the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. Those who did good things to a resurrection of life..."(John 5:28,29) Please accept our deepest condolences, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers
Lisa Williams Rollins
March 23, 2005
Denise,
My love you and your family. Late in the midnight hour God will be your comforter and delight. I love you and will continue to pray for your family.
Lisa
anthony benton
March 23, 2005
Death is one of lifes hardest things to cope with, but we have to remember that we are born to live and that we live to one day die. We must learn that a home going is not only to say good bye but to rejoice because we are left here in all of the violence and crime, only to live to see if we can make it threw another day.Little family David's shell of a man may be gone but he lives in all of you. If it is threw a smile, a soft touch on the shoulder, a hug or a kind word. May god bless and keep you
Mike Ramsey
March 23, 2005
When you are part of a family as the Steeler players and fans are, it always hurts to see someone go.
I loved to watch you play, but more than that you are, and always will be respected as a human being.
God bless your wife and kids, but most of all your soul.
David Lindsay
March 23, 2005
David Little R.I.P
Angela Bays
March 23, 2005
Awesome player with plenty of heart.....My condolences to the family and know that my thoughts and prayers are with them.
Joyce
March 22, 2005
Jesus is with you and David is with Jesus. May you truly experience the peace that surpasses even YOUR understanding. I pray that his children are strengthen day by day...for surely they will see him again. He was so young, had so much more in life to accomplish. Yes, it seems so unfair, but trust that God is preparing the path of your life, Mrs. Little, for the blessing of others.
Joyce
Dwayne McTaw
March 22, 2005
My prayers and regards goes out to the family.I'm a '78 graduate from Miami Jackson. I enjoyed watching David play football and basketball.He was surely an athlete of class and style. May God's peace be with you!
Doug Hughes
March 22, 2005
I grew up watching David Little play with the Steelers. He was a great player and an inspiration.
Keana Strzelczyk
March 22, 2005
I know the pain you feel and I am truly sorry,we lost our savior too, I know David & Justin are somewhere up above watching over their families and talking about the good ole' days.
God Bless you all.
Keana, Justin & Sabrina Strzelczyk
mary church-lewis
March 22, 2005
To the family and friends of David Little we mourn with you as my brother Robert Church has been resting since 1992. It seems like yesterday, that he and David were playmates. We have come along way from Brownsville. Our prayers are with you all.
victoria young
March 22, 2005
god has a new angel, and that angel
is you.
Denise Williams
March 22, 2005
God Bless your Soul and your family David.
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