Tommy Ray Little

Mr. Tommy Ray Little, 77, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at his residence.

Tommy was born on October 5, 1948 in Catawba County, to the late Charlie Little and Rosa Lee Ledford Little. He was formerly employed as a floor mechanic and installer up until his retirement. Tommy was also a proud veteran having served honorably in the United States Army. He was a wonderful Christian, husband, and father. He loved God, his wife and his children with all his heart. He never met a stranger and truly loved everyone and wanted everyone to know Jesus as their Savior as he did. We know he is with our Heavenly Father which gives us much comfort.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Terry Little, and one sister, Brenda Hollar.

Surviving is his beloved wife, Pamela Gardner Little of the home, two daughters, Shannon Mackey and husband Alex of Helena, MT, and Christina Gardner Halverson of Gastonia, son, Tommy Wade, granddaughter, Ariel Little; two sisters, Sharon Hatcher and Regina Little; brother, Rick Little and wife Anita. Also surviving are his nieces, Nicole Willis and husband Kevin, Samantha Gardner and partner Jacob Boettcher, and Megan Underwood and husband Jarad; nephew, Nicholas Gardner and a great nephews, Hunter Willis, Weston Boettcher, Colton Underwood, and Quinten Underwood; mother and father-in-law, Margaret and James McKee; cousin and best friend, Junior Jenkins; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Sheryl Gilley, Lee Jay and Linda Gardner, and Johnny and Marilyn Gardner.

A private service will be held by the family at a later date.

The family request no flowers to be delivered.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Little family.