Mr. Elmer J. Little

November 25, 1933 - January 28, 2021

To his Thessalonian friends Paul wrote, “I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.” I Thessalonians 4:13-14 Elmer James Little, son of the late Irvin Little and Mattie Lee Little, was born November 25, 1933 in Pitt County, North Carolina. Elmer James attended public school in Bethel, North Carolina. At an early age, he accepted and confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior at Belmont Missionary Baptist Church where he remained until his demise. He served his Lord well and was an ardent trustee until his health failed. Later Elmer James found the love of his life and married Velma Jenkins with whom God blessed them to remain together for over fifty years. Elmer James was a very hardworking person. For many years he worked at Alston Farms and West Point Pepperell. After his retirement, he worked with the Senior Citizens’ Food Program in Robersonville, North Carolina. Additionally, he loved gardening and loved working in his yard. On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Elmer James quietly left his earthly home to take up residence in his new home. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother, and friend. His devotion to his family was never ending. Elmer James Little will be sorely missed by all who knew him and loved him. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by one son, Arnold Smith and one son-in-law, Elijah Baker. To cherish his loving memories are his wife, Velma Little of the home; two sons, Gerald Smith of Greenville, NC and James Worsley (Cynthia) of Robersonville, NC; two daughters, Lucy Baker of Robersonville, NC and Georgia Little of the home; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Lena Ebron; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.