WILLIAM LITTLE OBITUARY
MT. CARMEL - William L. Little, Jr., 76 of Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.
William was born on November 6, 1946, in Chattanooga to the late William L. Little, Sr. and Ruby Norris Little.
He was a graduate of Chattanooga City High School and Chattanooga State Technical Institute. He earned his Associate of Science degree as a chemical technician and worked at Holston Defense in industrial hygiene for over 31 years.
He was a former Eagle Scout.
William was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church for 37 plus years. He enjoyed hiking, camping, biking, metal detecting, photography, and wildflowers.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Sarah Little; brother-in-law, Steven Dial; nieces Cheri Michelle Trimble and Stephanie Marie Dial.
Left to cherish William's memory are his devoted wife of 37 years, Priscilla Crawford Little; daughters, Tracey Suezette Holley (Tim) and Bethany Evanne Beard (Thomas); son, Christopher Lee Little (Wendy); sisters Mary L. Dial and Rebecca L. Travis (Vance); several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday February 20, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church.
A Celebration of William's Life will begin at 1:00 pm with Dr. Donnie Brannen officiating.
Graveside Service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Section C. Christopher Little, Brandon Little, Ralph Anderson, Pat Ayers, Walter Owenby and John Thomasson will serve as pallbearers. Joel Calloway and Richard Hanks will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1238 Pine Street, Kingsport, TN 37664 or your favorite charity.
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Ralph Irwin Miller (1965)
I believe Bill was in the class of '64 because he was the first junior I met when coming to summer band at City on 3rd St in 1962. He had a good sense of humor and outlook on band when he said, after we finished playing a march with 16 notes to a measure, "don't worry, you don't have to play all of them." I kept that philosophy all of my career in music especially when I played for the circus shows that came to town. Bill was an example of how juniors and seniors should have treated sophomores, with kindness and patience. I'm sure as an adult he had refined those characteristics even more and will be missed by many. He was really a great guy.