According to the will of our Father, his time came at the end of a well-spent life as he entered a “sleep that knows no awakening” except in the presence of God.

Charlie Tomlinson Little, son of the late Estella Little and Charlie Little Jr. was born on March 3, 1958 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. He entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, September 26, 2021 with his loving and devoted wife, Lisa, his daughters and family by his side.

Educated in the public schools of Anson County, Charlie was a 1976 graduate of Bowman Senior High School. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the North Carolina Army National Guard where he served for 15 years. He worked with the North Carolina Department of Corrections for 2 years. Charlie later joined the Anson County Sheriff’s Office as a patrol officer under Sheriff Tommy W. Allen, Jr. After starting his job at the Sheriff’s Office, Charlie worked diligently to earn the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Major, and Chief Deputy. After retiring with 30 years in law enforcement, his willingness to help and serve others would not allow him to sit at home. He accepted a part time position as a Security Guard with API and after 7 years with API he accepted a position as Parent Liaison with Anson County Schools.

Charlie served on several boards: Anson County Extension Advisory Board and sub committees 4-H and the Youth Specialized Committee. He served on the Anson County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and the Anson Domestic Violence Coalition Board.

Charlie was no ordinary man. He loved helping others, he mentored and inspired so many to follow their dreams of working in law enforcement. Charlie was a father figure and “PAPA” to many. Charlie’s favorite quote was “our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising in every time we fall.”

Charlie was a dedicated member of Rose of Sharon FCOG in Ansonville. Charlie was always willing to do whatever was required. His main goal was to be a help to his lifelong friend and his pastor, Bishop Lindsey. He would often say, “Bishop, I got you.”

In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his sister, Clara Little.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and dedicated wife of 33 years, Lisa; eight daughters: LaTrice (Tahri) McNeil of Wadesboro, NC, Natasha “Shay” (Nequa) Hunter of Monroe, NC, Lela (JJ) Johnson of Ansonville, NC, Kelicia (James) Weber of Houston, TX, Breanna Little of Wadesboro, NC, Patricia (David) Johnston of Charlotte, NC, Dominique Harris of Wadesboro, NC, Jayanna Hamilton of Wadesboro, NC; 12 grandchildren, Maliyah, Alysia, Cameron, Madison, Mason, Luna, Tristan, Aiden, Amaria, Tia, Markeys and Malique; two brothers, Willie (Elizabeth) Little of Cherry Hill, NJ and James (Mary) Little of Statesville, NC; two sisters, Beverly Teresa Little of Rockingham, NC and Joyce (Eddie) Little of Wadesboro, NC; mother-in-law, Rebecca Little of Wadesboro, NC; two aunts, Emma Barber and Mary Little of Ansonville, NC; two special brothers, Barry (Nancy) Massey of Ansonville, NC and Keith (Andrea) Harrell of Ansonville, NC; his godchildren, Sherika Staton, Shayla Maxwell, Leon Liles, Janiaya, Janiyah, Alasia of Wadesboro, NC; special cousins, Chris Leak, Kim Liles and Martin Liles of Wadesboro, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

The Homegoing Services to celebrate the Life and Legacy of Mr. Little will be on Sunday, October 3, 2021, 2:00pm, Smith Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the Rose of Sharon Church Cemetery, Ansonville, North Carolina.

The Little Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1:30-2:00pm at Smith Memorial Chapel.

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