Bobby Joe Little
Saltillo – Bobby Joe Little, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility. He was born in Union County on March 01, 1936 to Joe Earl and Effie Jones Little. He was a truck driver and a leather harness maker. He developed a passion for mules at an early age. He enjoyed mule pulling’s later in life. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He had a love for children like no other, he especially enjoyed taking his two granddaughters to the Waffle House for breakfast. He was a retired maintenance supervisor and a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church.
Private family services will be at Waters Funeral Home and burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Nona Little; son, BJ Little (Lacey); three sisters, Nellie Cook. Sue Harrison (Gary) and Bonnie White (Larry); three brothers, James Wallace Little (Martha), Richard Little (Marina) and Randy Little (Brenda); two grandchildren, Madison Little and Avery Little; many nieces and nephews who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Opal Atkins Little; father and mother-in-law; sisters, Ella Gates and Betty Bogue and one brother, Lee Earl Little.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Little, Brad Bogue, Gary Harrison and Brian Little.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www.watersfuneralservice.com
