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Obituary For MR. WILLIE RAY LITTLE
"Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
Willie Ray Little took flight from this earthly home on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his residence in Gwynn Oak, Maryland. He attended public schools in Anson County and worked most of his years in textiles. He joined Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church at a very early age. He loved his family and friends and loved using his quick sense of humor to make people laugh.
Willie is the son of the late Richard Henry Little, Sr. and Esther Rorie Little. He is preceded in death by three brothers, Lorenzo, Eddie, and Ralph. Ralph lived only a few days, but he was the last child born to Richard and Esther.
He leaves to cherish his memories two sisters: Georgia Medley (Rush, Jr.) of Wadesboro, NC, and Bobbie Little of Lilesville, NC, three brothers, Richard Jr. of Baltimore, MD, Lee Brutus (Brenda) of Wadesboro, NC and Billy Little of Lilesville, NC.
Willie has an abundance of nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved very much and was very proud of each one. He has a special uncle, Uncle James Rorie Sr., whom he always asked about.
Willie “Will” will be remembered for his coolness, calmness and peaceful demeanor.
The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:00am, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the family plot of the Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Lilesville, North Carolina.
The Little Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 9:30-10:00am at Smith's Memorial Chapel.
The public viewing will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 3:30-4:30pm at Smith's Funeral Home.
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My condolences to the Little family and close friends. Praying for God's comfort to you all.
So sorry for your loss? Praying for you an the Little family. Shelia Raye
Prayers and condolences to the Little family with love ❤️ David & Mary Liles
My condolences to the family praying 🙏
Praying for the entire Little family during this Season. May GOD keep each of you in comfort. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant
May God comfort and strengthen you all in the days ahead. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Vernon and Charlette Bennett
On behalf of Myself and the staff of the Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those affected by this loss. We stand with our community in offering comfort, strength, and support, and we hope you find peace in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.
So Sorry for your loss.
Our Sincere Condolences and Prayers to the family. May God continue to Strengthen you all.🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Rest in peace Uncle Will ,you will definitely be missed.Your favorite niece Nanndi💞💞
My deepest condolences to the Little family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Mary Frances Smith-McNair and Family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
