Mr. Lando Little Sr.

Obituary For Mr. Lando Little Sr.

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness……” (2 Timothy 4:6-8)

This was the testimony of Lando Little Sr., 88, as he peacefully transitioned from earth to eternal life on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC surrounded by his family. Lando was born in Anson County, NC on July 27, 1934. He was one of ten children born to the late Rufus and Julia Newton Little. He attended school in Anson County. He enjoyed spending time with his siblings and friends, he even played on the baseball team with his brothers. He grew to be quite a handsome young man, and little did he know he would soon meet the beautiful young lady who would become his bride. As the story goes, when he met Creolia Streater, he told her, “You’re going to be my wife!” She laughed at him, because she had not yet graduated high school. He courted her, and sure enough after she graduated, they were married on December 25, 1952.

After their union, they remained in Anson County near their family for a brief time. There, they started their own family with the birth of two children. He decided to move his family to Thomasville, NC where he began work at Grays Concrete and Pipe Company. His family grew, with the addition of three more children. He then decided to move his family to Winston-Salem, NC where they purchased the family home at 1015 Williams Drive; they lived at this address for over 45 years.

After 30 years of service, he retired from Grays Concrete and Pipe Company. Being the social and active man he was, he decided to work part-time. He worked for The Budd Service Group as a security guard for another 6 years. Full retirement didn’t slow him down, he made sure to keep busy! He enjoyed hopping in the car to go riding with his beloved Creolia. They had great fun going for breakfast, thrift shopping and visiting family. When he could, he loved to go fishing! During baseball season, he could be found watching his favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves. He also loved to cook! He was an amazing cook. Everything he cooked was delicious. He took great pride in watching family and friends enjoy his dishes. He even made hot cornbread for his favorite nurse at his doctor’s office.

He loved his family and he loved to be surrounded by them. If he hadn’t heard from you lately, he would give you a call or ask if anyone had heard from you. This was Daddy’s way of saying, “I love you and you are on my mind”. Though he loved to cut up, have fun, and was known as the life of the party, he was tender-hearted. He didn’t mind that you saw him shed a tear. He may not have had the words, but he spoke through his tears. He loved the Lord dearly and was a faithful member of St. Peter’s World Outreach Center in Winston-Salem, NC under the leadership of Bishop James C. Hash Sr. along with his beloved Creolia for over 25 years.

He was a fighter and a survivor! In his latter years he experienced strokes, kidney cancer and various other illnesses, but he kept going! Eventually he and his beloved Creolia moved from their family home to live with their eldest daughter, who became their primary caregiver. Everyone pitched in to help care for Daddy! Our Lannie Pooh or Lans, as we liked to call him, was spoiled, and rightfully so. Towards the end he made his final stand, after enduring dialysis for almost 8 years, his body was tired. He held on as long as he could to honor his promise to never leave his beloved Creolia, but he was able to go in peace knowing that she would be well cared for.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings: Ray Thomas “Bruh Ray” (Glinnie) Little, Charlie Williams (Lottie Bell) Little, Rufus “Pig” (Mattie Lee) Little, Wiley (Mitty) Little, James Edward “Pete” (Lucielle) Little, David “Scratch” (Julia Mae) Little and Sadie Bell Little (James) Moore; his loving sister-in-law, Louise “Big Lou” Little and loyal brother-in-law, Sam Harrington. In addition, his great-grandson, Alex Caudle III.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 70 years, Creolia Streater Little; his six beautiful children: Josephine Robinson, Brenda Faye Little Gill, Lando Ray Little Jr. (Alma), Otis Wayne Little Sr., Cheryl Little Propst, Tammy Little Owens and devoted son-in-law, Johnny Owens Sr.; Eight adored grandchildren: Nekecha and grandson-in-law, Gwathney Leak Jr., Jeremy Little, Johnny and granddaughter-in-law, Elizabeth Owens Jr., Erica Owens, Otis Wayne and granddaughter-in-law, Reyna Little Jr., Diangelo Little, Anthony Robinson, and Tonya Robinson; Ten cherished great-grands: Jaziah Owens, Imani, Jaden, Saryah, Gabrielle, Lauryn and Eden Leak, Toya Sturdivant, Tramaine Dean, TisHun Robinson, and a little one on the way (Otis Wayne Little Jr.); Two precious great-great-grands, Taleah Robinson and Kingsley Dean. His two lovely sisters, Louise “Monk” Little and Wincey Little Harrington and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, April 8, 2023, 3:30pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The family will greet family and friends on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 3:00-3:30pm.

The interment will be on Monday, April 10, 2023, 12:00 noon, Piedmont Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The Little Family will greet family and friends at the residence of his sister, Ms. Louise Little.

The public viewing will be on Friday, April 7, 2023 from 2:00-5:00pm at Smith Funeral Home.

Honor the life of Mr. Lando Little Sr.

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