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Danny G. Little

1938 - 2025

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

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Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory - Peters Creek Road

5160 Peters Creek Road

Roanoke, Virginia

Danny Little Obituary

Danny G. Little

September 23, 1938 - February 21, 2025

Danny G. Little, 86, of Roanoke passed away Friday, February 21, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Crowder Little; parents, James H. and Myrtle Hall Little; sisters, Lorraine Burton, Joyce Floyd, Peggy Deeds; and brother, Richard Little.

Danny retired from CMC Plumbing Supply.

Surviving is his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Robert Boitnott; special friend, Grant Chidress; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to Angels of Assisi.

A celebration of life service will be planned for a later date.

Simpson Funeral Home

5160 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 25, 2025.

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Susan Johnson Woody

July 18, 2025

Rest in peace Uncle Danny. I am sure you and Aunt Shirley are so happy to be together again.

MARGARET G BOHON

March 11, 2025

DANNY GERALD LITTLE. I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DEATH. MY HEART BREAKS TO SEE IT IN THE PAPER. WE WERE BEST FRIENDS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS FROM SCHOOL. WE USED TO TALK A LOT ON THE PHONE AND WHEN SHIRLEY WAS LIVING WE WOULD ALL GO OUT TO EAT TOGETHER. AND ENJOYED DOING IT. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. .THANKS FOR AWAYS BEING MY BEST FRIEND.MAY GOD PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE UNTILL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN. LOVE YOU FRIEND MARGARET

margaret g bohon

March 9, 2025

TO MARY ANN AND FAMILY.
I AM SO SORRY TO HER ABOUT DANNY, I WAS SO SHOCKED TO FIND OUT THIS MORNING, SUNDAY THAT DANNY HAD PASSED AWAY. WE JUST HAD TALKED ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO AND HE WAS DOING FAIR.

Patsy Dooley Burke

March 8, 2025

Mary Ann, so sorry about Danny. We talked every few months and I was really shocked when I heard this. prayers for you all.

Vickie blankenship

March 8, 2025

Sorry to hear of Danny´s passing. He was a good friend of my sister Gwen who passed away a few years ago. Prayers for Mary and the family

Sara Siler Griffith

March 8, 2025

Mary Ann, I was so sorry to see that brother Danny had died. God bless you and your family. I live in Roanoke City but my son lives about 1/2 a mile from your home place. I think about you often when I come down to see them. Love, Sara

RPH Robin P Howery

March 1, 2025

gonna miss you so much

Barry Murray

February 27, 2025

Danny was a good man. It has been years since I have seen him.

Ed simmons

February 26, 2025

He keep me laughing at work

Mark and Brenda

February 25, 2025

Mark and Brenda sure are going to miss you Uncle Danny. So glad we got to visit you not long ago. You were the best Uncle. Rest in Peace

Alice Foutz

February 25, 2025

Enjoyed working with Danny many years at CMC, a very friendly one of a kind individual. Condolences

Martha Wertz

February 25, 2025

I worked with Danny for over 30 years , just one of the best. Knew his job well and always a helper to everyone and always good for some shenanigans.
He will be missed by so many and always loved.

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