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1938
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Danny Little Obituary
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.
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5160 Peters Creek Road Roanoke, VA
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Memories and Condolences
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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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