July 7, 1938 ~ January 15, 2022 (age 83)
Rev. Troy Martin Little, age 83, of Hallsboro, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his residence. He was born to the late Davidson Brooks Little and Alma Mariah Meggs Little on July 7, 1938 in Sampson County. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother David Horace Little (Peggy).
Rev. Little was a graduate of Clarkton High School and served his country in the United States Navy for 4 1/2 years. He also was a graduate of Piedmont Bible College in 1974 and committed his life to serving the Lord and obeying the call to be a missionary in Australia for 3-5 years and then for another 4-5 years. He pastored several churches over the past 50 years.
He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Mary Elizabeth Maultsby Little, a son; Martin Kevin Little (Teresa) and a daughter; Karen Elizabeth Little Williams both of Hallsboro, NC, a brother; Roy Little (Pat) of Madison, NC, two sisters; Gloria Allard (Charles) of Apex, NC and Linda Priest (James) of Lexington, SC, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at McKenzie Mortuary, Whiteville, at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gary Ledbetter and Rev. Roy Little officiating. Burial will follow at Bladen Memorial Gardens, Elizabethtown, NC. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be: Weldon Greene, Randolph Greene, Morris Little, David Little, Jonathon Allard and Richard Dew.
McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC is proudly serving the Little Family.
