Obituaries » Marshall Thomas Little
November 5, 2017
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My love and prayers are with Marshall’s beloved family. They know better than any of us how blessed they are to call him Son, Brother, Husband, Daddy, Granddad, Uncle, Cousin. The rest of us are blessed to have known him as Friend, or as someone we simply admired and respected. I attended high school with Marshall. He was always kind, respectful, and of course, just brilliant. We all loved him. And when I had the opportunity to see him again in 2013 (for the first time since 1976), I noted that he had not changed. He spoke lovingly of his wife and children. He was that same kind, sweet young man I knew oh so many years ago! Rest in heavenly peace, Dear Marshall, as you look over your family. For you will be there with them—ALWAYS. You are so loved. Thank you for being You. Lord, thank you for blessing me by allowing me to share time on this earth with such s special person.
Posted by Janet Gray on November 23, 2017
Jean, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Marshall, but he always seemed to be such a kind and patient man. I pray that God will give you and your family the strength to make it through this difficult time.
Posted by Arlene Conger on November 13, 2017
My heart goes out to Marshall’s family. I’ve known Marshall since I was in the 8th grade at Parkwood where he was my math teacher. I also knew him from M&M. I can say there wasn’t a better man. He was always smiling and you just felt better being in his presence. I will miss you my friend. God bless your family in this difficult time. Rick
Posted by Rick Byrum on November 10, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Little family during their LOSS of Marshall. I grew up in church with Marshall and he was a beacon of light at Rock Hill A.M.E.Zion Church. I have nothing but fond memories of him. He loved sports and people. He will surely be missed in this world by all who knew and loved him. It was such a shock to hear about his passing away. May God strengthen all of You during your loss!!
Posted by Lisa Burns on November 10, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. Remember you are not alone at this difficult time. “God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress.” Psalm 46:1
Posted by Donner on November 9, 2017
I was never so shocked to hear news of Marshalls passing. We meet around 1998, being one of his first employees at M&M. I remember the company Christmas lucheons, thats where I first meet Jean. He was a special person. I remember at the beginning he would bring Westley to work with him. A real dedicated father. Always had positive thoughts of his children. Lean on God and He will give you Peace and Comfort always.
Posted by Dot Dandrow on November 9, 2017
So sorry to hear about Marshall. I went to CCHS with him and he was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless you all.
Posted by Connie Hartsell on November 9, 2017
I grew up with Marshall playing sports from grammar school. He worked very hard and developed in to a fine basketball player playing in college. I was honored to be a friend of his and very sorry for his loss. Prayers for his entire family.
Posted by Chris Tucker on November 9, 2017
Dear Great Aunt Jessie and Marshall's wife and family and brothers, this is Marshall's second cousin Lorrie, (your first cousin John Love's daughter) I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Marshall. After reading about his life, he didn't seem to waste a minute. My prayers go out to all of our family and especially all of you who were around Marshall and shared you life with him on a daily basis. I don't remember a lot about him, but what I do remember from my brief interactions with him was that he was that he was positive and personable and had a loving and giving personality. God be with you all. Love you all. Lorrie Love-Crouch and family from Greensboro N.C.
Posted by Lorrie Love-Crouch on November 8, 2017
Marshall was a dear and beloved friend for many years. Over the last 5 years as we have worked closely together we became really close. Every time I asked Marshall for help or advise he was always there with a smile and “yes ma’am”, he was so polite and old school, he was a joy to work with. Marshall was the kindest, most decent and most honorable man I have ever the fortune to call a true friend. He loved to talk about lots of things he loved, which were wide and exceptionally varied. His favorite topics with me were sports (Panthers) and football in general, golf, music, and food. Man did he love good food! We even talked current events and politics and no matter what the topic was, we always ended with a smile. Smiling was one of the many things you could always count on from Marshall. His smiling personality will be missed by all who knew him. He often spoke of his family and his pride in them was evident. He always had a picture of his lovely wife Jean as his screensaver. When he spoke of his daughter and sons it was with pride and joy. Another favorite topic of his was his brothers. He loved to hang out with them so much. He talked often of playing and watching sports with his brothers and the time they spent cooking together. Marshall was a family man and very proud of it. Marshall was like family to me and I will miss him so much. I know he is in God’s loving embrace now. May God comfort and help his family in this difficult time of grief.
Posted by Kathy Trevino on November 8, 2017
Words cannot describe my feelings of loss. The relationship I shared with Marshall was deep and broad because we shared so many common interests that cover the span of human experiences. He was among the very few people that I did not fear sharing my true being as I considered him a sincere and trustful friend; more like an older brother of a different mother. I will miss being able to make passé’ references to music and events of the past that only he could relate to because we grew up in the same era where things began to change at a rapid pace. To say that I will miss him is an understatement and cannot be truly conveyed by words. His gentle honest nature is a rarity of which I am truly fortunate to have experienced in my lifetime. I am confident that his spirit remains with us and is at God’s bosom recognizing his family and friends loss we undertake at this tragic time. My sole comfort is my firm belief in God and life hereafter granted by God. May God bless Jean, Jennifer, Sydney, and Wesley, and all of his surviving family members.
Posted by Auggie Trevino on November 8, 2017
Marshall was my classmate, we graduated from High School together at Central Cabarrus Class of 1976. Marshall was always a very nice person with a great personality. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. To his family, May God continue to watch over you. (1Corinthians 15:52,54) "The trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. So when this corruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: 'death is swallowed up in victory' God Bless you All,
Posted by Anonymous on November 8, 2017
My deepest sympathies, Jean. You are in my prayers. May you lean on God’s sweet comfort and peace during this time.
Posted by Susan Moore on November 8, 2017
Someone so special can never be forgotten. Marshall always went out of his way to help others. He had a great sense of humor and could always put a smile on your face. He never had anything negative to say about anyone, only good things. I will truly miss this man. We all strive to be like Marshall. He had such a beautiful heart and soul. May you rest in peace my dear friend. My deepest condolences for the family. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Posted by Michelle Babaie on November 8, 2017
We will always remember our cousin Marshall as a wonderful, fun-loving and respectful person. Praying for our family. Love, Flonnie, Emmett, Kim, Doug, Jenell,Hesley and Spyder
Posted by Kim Galloway on November 8, 2017