Dennis Little, age 72, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Marion General Hospital in Columbia, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Columbia where he co-owned the company, Gas Processors and worked as a contract pipe welder with various companies including Griner Drilling. Outside of work, Dennis enjoyed racing and fishing. He did enjoy life to the fullest, especially his children and “grandbabies”. Dennis was a faithful member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and loved the Lord, and his church family. He loved his “work” and the employees of Gas Processors were special to him. Dennis will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Dennis was preceded in death by his daughters, Melanie and Melissa Little; parents, Cecil Little and Vineta McDaniel Little; and a brother, Lonnie Little. His memory will forever be cherished by his wife of nearly 40 years, Vicky Little of Columbia; a daughter, Lissa Little of Columbia; two sons, Jammy Little (Kerri) of Sumrall, MS, and Ashley McGrew (Leah) of Columbia; a sister, Elaine Little of Ellisville, MS; four grandchildren, Alex Little (Abby), Travis Little, Rylee McGrew, and Regan McGrew; a cousin who was like a brother, J.R. Barber; and a host of other extended family members.
The Little family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where friends are invited to visit with family from 10:00 AM until service time. Brother Dewitt Bain and Brother Ed Steele will preside over services and burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Cemetery assisted by Rylee McGrew, Regan McGrew, Alex Little, Travis Little, Trey Ward, and Kennie Ward, Jr. as pallbearers, and J.R. Barber, Rodney Robertson, Hubby Griner, Jerry Ramshur, Bobby Greer, Greg Robbins, Tim Valdez, Kenneth Neal, and Russ Smith serving as honorary pallbearers.