Mr. Anthony Eugene Little Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Anthony Eugene Little

Anthony Eugene Little (Amp or Tony as he was called) was born on April 22nd, 1955, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Betty Ingram. He was adopted and raised by the late Katherine Ingram Little. He transitioned from his earthly body to his spiritual body on Friday, January 13th, 2023, at Atrium Health in Monroe, North Carolina.

Anthony attended the public schools of Anson County and was a graduate of Bowman Senior High, Class of 1973 where he played basketball and was a star player. He also was an amazing singer and enjoyed busting out a tune every now and then.

He worked in the labeling department at Tyson Foods and retired in 2020.

He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Rose Marie Smith on March 24, 2013.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Betty Ingram and Katherine Little; siblings, Georgia Bell Little and Oscar Robinson and grandson, Kaderrick Little.

Anthony leaves to cherish his memories to his loving wife, Rose Marie Smith Little of the home. Sons, Derrick Little (Camellia) of Wadesboro, NC, Fredrick Little (Terry) of Monroe, NC, and Marcus Liles (Brandi) of Wadesboro, NC. Two stepdaughters from his union with Rose Marie, Jasmine and Kira Hannah of Aberdeen, NC. Nine grandchildren: Makayla Little, CaMya Little, Teyona Little, Fredrick Little Jr., Tamia Little, Markevius Bittle, Gerkeyah Richardson, Makayla Richardson and August Covington; one great grandchild, Kaiden Bittle. Two sisters, Bettie Little (Charles) of Houston, Texas and Ollie Cook Little of Lake View, Alabama. Two brothers, Kenny Little (Alyce) of Newark, New Jersey and Samuel Little of Winston-Salem, NC. A host of nieces and nephews; a special nephew, Oscar Ratliff; cousins, relatives and many friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Thursday, January 19, 2023, 3:00pm, Believers Christian Center Church, 925 South Main Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in The Little Family Plot, Westview Cemetery, Henry Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Little Family will greet family and friends on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 2:30-3:00pm at Believers Christian Center Church.

The public viewing for Mr. Little will be on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 3:15-5:15pm at Smith's Funeral Home.

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RIP Classmate 😇🕊🌹Brenda Merriman . Sincere Condolences to the Family ❤️

Continued prayers for the Little Family Aaron&Jean Neal

RIP MY Classmate. You have finished your course.

My prayers are with the little family in this difficult time love D.J. Davis &Family

Prayers Peace And Comfort To The Little Family

My condolences and prayers are with the family

I pray peace for the family and may God comfort each and everyone as needed at this time. Keith &Mary Richardson Family

Amp was a classmate of mine and a good friend. He was a good basketball player and had a good singing voice. He was well-known and will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for the family. Susan Sturdivant-Little

Rest in peace Pops. You will always be in my heart!

Great man,God get all the Glory,I pray the peace of God upon your family.

A Candle was lit in the honor for Anthony Little

My condolences to the family. Anthony and I were classmates, we attended the same church when we were younger. A fun loving, caring person. Rest in Peace classmate 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Helen Daniels Stevenson Byrd, class of'73

Rest in peace, Tony! Words of comfort sent thru prayer to all of our family! Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant & Elizabeth Dumas Wright (family)

Condolences to the Little Family. Our prayers are that God shall grant you all peace in such a difficult time.
Pastor John J. Kirkpatrick IV Rehoboth Church of Monroe, God Bless You All

So Sorry for your loss RIP my classmate Mae Richardson and Family

I can remember how great you were playing basketball. How wonderfully you could sing. You was a kind, loving man, very gifted. I pray GOD will give your family comfort and strength as they release you back to HIM. Good night my friend, rest well. You will surely be missed, always loved. Minister Wanda Johnson