Stuart Gene Little

Stuart Gene Little OAKBORO -- Mr. Little, 26, of 8330 Rocky River Road, died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at his residence. Funeral service is 4:00 PM Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Oakboro, with Dr. Terrell Watts officiating. Interment will be in Oakboro Cemetery. The family will meet at the home of his parents, 8330 Rocky River Road, Oakboro, and will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM tonight at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. Mr. Little was born in Stanly County on November 4, 1977. He was a graduate of West Stanly High School, Class of '96, and also a graduate of The Hairstyling Institute of Charlotte. He was employed by the Southpark Barbers/Designs as a barber. Mr. Little was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his father, Steven Douglas 'Doug' Little of Oakboro, NC; mother, Ellen Rushing Little of Oakboro; brother, Steven Roy and wife, Jenifer Little, of Marshville, NC; sister, Jennifer Jane Little of Oakboro, NC; maternal grandmother, Nellie Stewart Rushing of Marshville, NC; paternal grandmother, Blanch Little Blake; paternal great aunt, Eunice Thomas Little; and nieces, Blair and Bailee. Mr. Little was also survived by a number of special aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene F. Rushing, and by his paternal grandfather, Roy N. Little. Memorials may be made to Oakboro First Baptist Church, Playground or Building Fund, 322 N. Main Street, Oakboro, NC 28129. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is assisting the family. Published in the Charlotte Observer on 8/24/2004.