Mr. William Edward Little Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. William Edward Little

On January 30, 1970, William Edward Little, known to all as “Pete,” was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina, to the late William Thomas Pickett and Redessa Little Pickett. On Friday, January 24, 2025, William departed this earthly life for his eternal rest.

He was preceded in death by his baby brother, James Pickett, and nephew, Travis Pickett.

William attended the public schools of Anson County. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He will truly be missed by all the lives he touched. Even though he is gone, he will NEVER be forgotten.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Redessa Pickett; his only child, Tamar Tillman; five sisters, Myra Little, Annette Little, Angela Pickett, Joanne Crawford, and Patsy (Shawn) Brittian; a host of nieces and nephews; a special friend, Lamar Liles, a special lady in his life, Lynn O’Neal, cousins, relatives, and many friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, February 2, 2025, 3:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Morven, North Carolina.

The Little Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 2:30-3:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel and at all other times at the family residence, 1394 Cason Old Field Road, Morven, North Carolina.

The public viewing will be on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 3:00-5:00pm.

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Prayers for your family and friends. RIP Pete

Karen Martin

Sending Prayers To The Family From N.J.

Kimberly Cash

Sending Prayers To The Family

Kimberly Cash

I am so sorry for your loss! May God give the family strength to stand and behold in the mighty name of Jesus. I have known (Pete) a very long time, truly a friend of the family. He was a very good person. A good friend who a person would wants to have. You will be miss. Dorothy Melton and Little family.

Dorothy Melton

To my former husband thanks for the wonderful years we shared full of memories and happiness you had a big heart and love unconditionally most of all you love your family continue to watch over us my angel I will forever keep your memories alive and you in my heart love you always and forever your former wife!!!

Joyce Little

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will find comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. Sheriff Scott Howell

Sheriff Scott Howell

My deepest condolences to the family.

Dr. Vivian Kellock

Prayer and condolences to the family of Pete. We are praying for family.

Jerry and Patricia Bennett

RIP 🙏 Pete I will always love you till we meet again you will be missed 💔 😢.

Lynn O'Neal

I will miss you brother-in-law Pete. Rest in peace until we meet again. Love always your brother-in-law Shawn

Shawn

Nothing but laughs with us, gone miss them calls telling me I couldn't leave the house knowing you really couldn't leave lol 😂 RIH Brother 🙏🏾

Keshune Burns

All of our talks, the laughter, the joy you brought by being you. We are gonna miss you so much Uncle Pete.

Asia Gainey

You will be missed still hard to believe

ricky colson

Never was really around the family functions of nothing like that.. you always talked junk to me and we always argued but it was in a positive way.. never knew my last time seeing you would be in a casket.. love you Pete and wish I'd had just one laugh before you left.. ~Lay🤍

Gg

To my uncle your niece will always love uu see uu when we meet again I hope it's fun up there in heaven💔🕊️ love you uncle always and forever💙🤍🕊️💔

Shawnna