Private burial will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Bethel Cemetery in the Oxberry Community of Grenada County for Mr. Carl E. “Buck” Little, 86, of Holcomb, who died on Saturday, July 22, at his residence. The Rev. Kevin Tribble, the Rev. Rick Shepherd and the Rev. Gary Tatum will officiate. Visitation with the family will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada.
“Buck” was born on Aug. 11, 1936, in Hot Springs, Ark., the son of the late J.E. and the late Sylvia “YaYa” Tatum Little. He honorably served our country in the United States Air Force and enjoyed a long career in the trucking business. He was a member of Holcomb Baptist Church. “Buck” had an incredible love for the game of football and enjoyed sharing his love of the game with his family.
In addition to his parents, one son, Robert Little, preceded “Buck” in death.
Survivors include, his wife, Kathy Baxter Little; daughters, Tammy Standard (Kelly) of Teasdale, Karla Allen (Lensy) of Holcomb and Kat Little of Holcomb; one son, Jason Little (Cheryl) of Jarreau, La.; stepson, John Terry (Dawn) of Holcomb; nine grandchildren, Torie Terry Costilow (Trevor), Allie Standard, Jesse Standard (Brandon Sims), Josh Allen (Gracie), Emily Allen, Katie Waguespack (Quintin), Mattie Little, Blake Ward and Lindsey Harville (Jonathan) and seven great grandchildren, Kayden Costilow, Parker Costilow, Emmett Waguespack, Alice Clair Waguespack, Quince Little, Wes Harville and Stella Harville.
Pallbearers will be Bob Baxter, Dick Baxter, Henry Baxter, Sidney Baxter, Tuffy Baxter and Randy Welch.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.
