September 21, 2023, 91, Goldsboro —

MSgt. Grady Ervin Little, USAF (Ret.) 91, of Goldsboro, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Goldsboro.  Graveside services will follow at Noon at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro.

Mr. Little was born in Catawba County on December 30, 1931, to the late Marvin Alexander and Mary Summers Little.

He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church where he served as an elder on the church council. Mr. Little was retired from the United States Air Force with twenty years of dedicated service.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Little; three sons, David Little of South Dakota, Paul Little of Las Vegas, and Roger Little and wife, Glady of Rosewood; one daughter, Nadine Maguder and husband, Alan of Tennessee; eight grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Lewis and James Little; his sister, Helen Dobrowoiski and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church.

The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.