WILLIAM LEWIS LITTLE, SR., was born on August 7, 1932, in Metter, Georgia, to Kezzie Lanier. He preferred to be called by his nickname, Mack.  He talked about his childhood living in Charleston, Missouri, and then moving to Louisiana and other places.  At some point, the family settled in Chester, Pennsylvania. It was in Chester that Mack eventually met Loretta Jane Bagley. They got married on November 18, 1951, and had four children together. Mack served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Berlin, Germany, during part of the time he spent in the military service.

Mack was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on February 28, 1965.  It was one of the happiest events of his life, when he symbolized his dedication to his God, Jehovah. He never wanted to stop learning about Jehovah. He was always eager to talk about the things he learned about Bible prophecies and Jehovah’s promises for the future paradise earth. He also had an enduring love for his Christian family in the Salem, New Jersey, congregation, where he has always served Jehovah.

Mack was a quiet man who would rather observe what was going on around him than engage in conversation.  But once he was comfortable, he did not stay silent. He loved joking with family and friends and having a good laugh. Although his secular education was limited, he did not limit his ability to learn useful skills. He bought, and thoroughly studied, several sets of books and taught himself the skills he needed to be a carpenter, mason, plumber, and electrician. He could build a house from the ground up. On the other hand, he could also sew an outfit without a pattern, make bed quilts, and he could do men and women’s hair. He liked oil painting, gardening and archery.  He just really loved learning new things. He was smart and curious and was a hard worker throughout his life. But his favorite pastime was fishing. Yes, you could often find him and his good friend, Lucas Brice, relaxing around some local fishing hole.  When he knew he was going fishing, he would try to get phone numbers of the friends to see if they wanted a share of the catch.

Mack leaves behind to cherish fond memories his daughters, Lori L. Little; Monica Little-Slack (and her husband Thomas); and his grandson, Jonathan A. Little. He also leaves behind his sister, Geraldine Lewis, and his brothers, Wilfred Lee Holland and Gradell Holland, along with his dear aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Loretta B. Little, and his sons, David A. Little, and William L. Little, Jr.

Date:  Saturday, February 24, 2024

Time:  1:30 PM

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

269 S. Golfwood Avenue

Carneys Point, NJ, 08069

We, the family of William Lewis Little, Sr., wish to express to each of you our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your many heartfelt prayers and kind expressions of sympathy and many acts of kindness and love that have been extended to us during our time of bereavement.