Bill Little, 84 of Boiling Springs, NC departed this earthly life on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland County.

He was born in Boiling Springs, NC on March 6, 1939. Bill was the son of the late Neach "Pap" Little and Gertrude "Gertie" Wilson Little.

Bill, as he was known to all, was a member of Unity Baptist Church where he received Christ as his Lord and Savior in 2000.

Bill was a family man, an excellent long-time mechanic, historian, avid NASCAR fan, Washington Redskins fan, fisherman, storyteller, handy man, landscaper, and gardener. He was also a man of few words, until you got to know him.

Bill's love for working on cars led him to the Service Station (Gulf Station) in Boiling Springs, NC where he devoted more than four decades to serving the community as a devoted mechanic. He worked alongside the late Guy and RB Ramsey, Wade Hamrick. He also worked alongside Richard Hamrick, and lastly his dear friend Charles White until he retired. He mentored several people who became dear friends, such as: Michael "Byrd" Linder, Robert Degree, John White, Scott Boyce, Jeff Wilson, Terry Beason and the late Joe Collum and countless others. In addition to working on cars Bill also was a brick mason, learning from his dad the late Neach Little laying bricks and helping build many buildings and houses in both Boiling Springs and Shelby. He loved working with his hands and loved teaching others many tricks of the trades.

Upon retirement, Bill spent many years cutting grass in the community for many of his friends, including Don Francis, Talmadge and Mary Turner, The Sasaki's and Searsan's. Spending time with his grandkids, attending Nascar & dirt races and growing his garden. He took pride in planting his tomatoes every year, and watching them harvest. He was a man who never liked to sit still. Many days he could be found in the Village sitting on the porch, cap on his head listening and watching the children play. He loved to go on walks and car rides, pointing out the different landmarks and giving details on what used to be there, or what he had helped build or the land he used to farm as a young man. He always had a story a lesson to go along with it. He took pride in where he came from and the town that helped mold him into the man we all knew and loved.

On October 19, 1964 he married the love of his life Mae Helen Elliott. They celebrated 59 years of marriage. Out of that union came four children, the late Charles Little, Jr., Carla Little Davenport, Chris Little and Cathy Little Whitworth. 15 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Bill is proceeded in death by his son, Charles Little, Jr. five brothers: Robert Little, James Little, Carl Little, Russell Little, and Karey Little. Four sisters, Florine Little, Lois Burch, Lillie Ruth Little Gardner, and Lena Ross.

Left to cherish lifelong memories, his beloved wife of 59 years Helen Little. Carla Little Davenport (Terry) of Forest City, NC. Chris Little (Bonnie) of Shelby, NC, Cathy Little Whitworth (Todd) of Kings Mountain, NC, and daughter-in-law Mary Anne Little of Shelby, NC. A brother Deo Little of Mooresboro, NC. Five sister-in-laws Betty Sue Little, Mae Little, Shirley Mitchell, Marie Walton, and Betty Thompson, one brother-in-law Julius Elliott (Gwen). 15 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Boling Springs Baptist Church, 307 S. Main Street, Boiling Springs NC at 4:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Cleveland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and also at 1619 Patrick Avenue, Apt. 16, Shelby, NC.