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Jasper Cornell Littlejohn, "JC"

05/14/1947 - 07/12/2022

Obituary For Jasper Cornell Littlejohn, "JC"

A CHERISHED LEGACY

Jasper โ€œJ. C.โ€ Littlejohn transitioned on July 12th 2022 from this earthly life to his heavenly home at CMC Main Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jasper was born May 14th 1947 in Cherryville, North Carolina to the late Mr. Pink and Ester Littlejohn.

J. C. graduated from John Chavis High School in Cherryville, North Carolina on June 1st 1965. On December 6th 1974, he received a Honorable Discharge as a Private E-2 from the United States Army. J. C. attended Cleveland Community Technical Institute and graduated September 9th 1977 with Basic Machine Training. J. C. enjoyed doing volunteer work as he received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Boys Club of America on November 4th, 1979. In addition, he also received a Certificate of Appreciation for his outstanding help with Special Olympics from Eaton Corporation Public Relations Committee on April 19th 1995. After thirty years and one month, he retired from Eaton Corporation on October 31st 2007.

In his spare time, J. C. loved to coach children in sports. He led the Elizabeth Panthers Midgets to the 1998 Championship. J. C. believed in being a hard worker. An example of this, was his Perfect Attendance Award presented to him from Eaton Corporation in 2000. Even with all his dedication to his family and work, he devoted his life to the Lord. J. C. was a firm believer in Christ. He was presented by Pastor John Houze of Peoples Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC, a Certificate of Recognition for being an Outstanding Teacher in 2004. Teaching the youth at church was one of the things he was most proud of. He would study for hours just to prepare to teach every Sunday.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters; Callie Mae Allison, Ann Alexander and Christine Sweat, his brothers; Charles Littlejohn, Thomas Littlejohn, and James Littlejohn.

J. C. was survived by his children and grandchildren: Carletta Littlejohn, her husband Emmanuel, three children and three grand-children; Lisa Epps, her husband Robert, two children, Jeffrey Epps, his wife, Kristy, four children; Selma Epps, two children, four grandchildren, Reginald Littlejohn, one child, one grandchild; Javier Littlejohn his wife, Jarqueline five children; and Jโ€™Lisa Littlejohn, two children.

J. C. was a loving man, firm in his beliefs, and will be truly missed, but the love he shared will live on forever through the souls he touched and those who choose to follow his lead.

Funeral Arrangements Are As Follow:

Place: Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church, Cherryville, North Carolina

Date & Time: Saturday, July 23, 2022 @ 2:00 PM

Visitation: At the church thirty minutes prior to service from 1:30 until 2:00 PM

Burial: Private

Public Viewing at the funeral home Friday from 3:00 until 8:00 PM


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Bobby Flowers sent America the Beautiful for Jasper Cornell Littlejohn, "JC" - July 21, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement, with Love and our deepest sympathy "The Fellas "

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Good riddance

I had the pleasure of working with JC for a few years. He was a great friend and mentor. Thanks for all the joy you brought us.

Worked with him at Cleveland vocational. He was a wonderful man and a great friend. You will be missed so much. Fly high my friend until I see you again. Sending prayers for the family

May the God of grace comfort you now in the days ahead.He.was a friend and nice easy going and loyal with a compassionate heart.

JC was a good friend & co-worker. May the peace of the Lord be with the family. My thoughts & prayers will be with you. Johnny Adams

Trust in the Lord he shall provide you with strength to carry you during the loss of JC .Gone but never forgotten ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

To Betty LITTLE& Family ,Melvin Littlejohn &family,OUR Sincere ,condolences,in the loss of yourlove one.RIP JC FROM THE ROBERTS FAMILY.NANcy, Bobby ,Gwen.BAYONNE N.J.NORTH BRUNSWICK N.J

On behalf of the " The Fellas " from Harnett and Cumberland county, We would like to send our most heartfelt and deepest condolences to the family of Brother Jasper C Littlejohn and especially to our brother Melvin Littlejohn-our thoughts and prayers are with you brother during your time of bereavement.( Paul, Johnny, Claudie, Alonzo, Will, Joe, Pete, Clinton and Bobby T/ Be Blessed and Safe

Deepest sympathy to the littleJohn family. So sorry for your loss Betty Hicks Zebulun and family.

To: Melvin Littlejohn & the Littlejohn family. You have my deepest condolences in the lost of your love one. Paul McKoy

I had the privilege to work with Jasper for the last several years. Always polite and cared for the people he served. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

From first grade thru 12th grade (John Chavis High School), JC and we other classmates were a close-knit group with a shared history and great memories. JC was the easy-going, smooth-talker, that we all loved to be around. I give my condolences to his family, and my thanks to God for having had JC as a friend and classmate. VIVIAN LOMICK MCKNIGHT

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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