Earl-Little-Obituary

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Mr. Earl Little

508 Brook St. Clayton, North Carolina

Sep 19, 1940 – Jul 27, 2019 (Age 78)

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BORN
September 19, 1940
DIED
July 27, 2019
AGE
78
LOCATION
508 Brook St. Clayton, North Carolina

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Sanders Funeral Home - Smithfield Obituary

Visitation: Saturday, August 03 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Church At Clayton Crossings 11407 US 70 Business Highway W. Clayton, NC 27520 Funeral Service: Saturday, August 03 3:00 PM Church At Clayton Crossings 11407 US 70 Business Highway W. Clayton, NC 27577 Interment: Sunday, August 04 1:00 PM West Deep Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Wadesboro, NC 28170 Earl Little was born September 19, 1940 in Wadesboro, NC (Anson County). He went to his eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2019 suddenly. He is preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Annie Bell Byrd Little, a brother Leroy Little and a sister Annie Louise Little Couch. He attended Tillman Station Elementary and graduated from West Deep Creek High School. After graduation he moved to New Jersey and later was drafted into the Army. Earl had several jobs once his tour was over and at work he found the love of his life Molly Braxton. While living in East Orange, New Jersey Earl was a faithful member of Green Pastures Baptist Church and later he joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church. While a member at Mt. Olive Baptist Church he helped organize the church library. Some of the things that gave joy to Earl was listening to Tyler Perry movies. He was an avid bowler back in the day and boy did he love tools and building. He was great at working on cars and making tools. He was a board member of George B. Williams Scholarship Foundation in Wadesboro, NC. In 2008 Early and Molly moved to NC after Earl retired in 1999 from Drakes Bakery in Wayne, NJ and settled in Clayton, NC. Here he found a way to give back and serve by joining "Serve the Need of Johnston County" building handicap ramps. Another pleasure of his was finding ways to share and give back to neighbors, family and friends. He would pick up sweet potatoes and drive and deliver them and even mail them to family and friends. The night before his passing he and Molly were making pear preserves to share. He leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years Molly Little, Ricky Wayne Braxton of the home, special daughter Darlene Perry, NJ, Theodore R. Little (Shirley) of Virginia, Ruth E. Little of Ohio, James M. Little, Clarence M. Little both of NC, and an Uncle Willie Byrd (Carolyn) of NC, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, a host of special nieces, nephews and special cousins and other loving relatives and friends.

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TO AUNT MOLLY AND FAMILY: MAY THE JOYFUL MEMORIES OF YOUR DEAR HUSBAND AND OUR UNCLE CONTINUE TO LIVE ON IN YOUR HEARTS. AND, WE KNOW THAT TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. WE WILL CONTINUE TO LIFE THE FAMILY UP IN PRAYER AND YOU ALL GRIEVE IN YOUR OWN WAY.

ELDER CHARLES AND ARMETTA JOHNSON

Mollie, like you, Earl's absence from the body and presence with the Lord; but the truth - through our pain - is that Earl is where we, too, want spend eternity! Jesus says to us, Lo, l am with.

Our hearts are with you through your time of sorrow.

May God bless You through your time of sorry.

Comfort Planter

To the Little Family:
Please know that I was deeply saddened by the news of Randolph's death. I am praying for God's comfort as only He can give, strength and encouragement as you go through this difficult time. Remember "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal". God Bless.

Sorry to hear of your loss Earl was a good friend bus driver and neighbor we shared many childhood memories and share with you in your loss.our prayers and thoughts are with you

Christ is risen. Indeed He is risen.
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Fathers house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." John 14:1-3
May Earl rest in peace.

Sending our condolences to The Little Family. May God Comfort & Give You Peace......