Xavier Marques Little

Zay was born October 12, 1963 to the late Bettye Jean Amos-Littles and Robert Little. He was born again at an early age, accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Zay joined and attended Antioch M.B. Church until he moved to California. However, when he returned home, which was often Zay would find it necessary to go back to his home church. Xavier M. Little “Zay” attended Hazlehurst City School, He moved to California and enlisted in the United State Army. After this military tour, he went and received a degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling. He LOVED his family, and he made that known to everyone that knew him.

Zay departed this life tragically on Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Pauma Valley, CA to be with his Heavenly Father. He was dedicated, and generous to all those that he loved. We will forever remember his generous spirit, his gentle heart and his love to his family, and friends. His presence will be tremendously missed by those he has encounter, especially his family.

Zay, was preceded in death by his mother (Bettye J. Amos-Littles), brother (Willie “Tweety” Green) and, maternal grandparents, Mary and Alex Amos and Paternal grandmother Magnolia Little.

Zay leaves to cherished his memory, A loving and devoted wife Joy Little of Vista, CA, his father Robert “Rokey”(Lidia) Little of Macon, GA. 7/Children, Terrence Tanner of Oceanside, CA, Dante Littles of California, Jonathon Kinard of Riverside, CA, Tanisha Thompson and Octavia Blackwell of Hazlehurst, MS, 6/grandchildren Irie, Ryder, Kaedance, Kaylan, Jocelyn and Jack, 5/siblings, 3/sisters, Charlotte Tanner of Hazlehurst, MS, and Sonya (James) Thrasher of Brookhaven, MS, and Jonella Little of Richmond, VA and 2/brothers, Robert (Rosie) Littles of Jackson, MS and Mark Little of Richmond, VA., Mother and Father-in-Law, Jerry (Louis) Zachman of Moneta, VA, 2/Sister-in-laws, Dilys Yeide of Redding, CA and Michelle Becker of Phoenix, AZ, 2/brother-in-law, Kevin Krc, Phoenix, AZ and Chris (Stevie) Krc of Montelier, VA and 2/aunts Nina A. Mason, Jimmie Lee Amos of St. Louis, Mo. And 2/Uncles Manuel (Bevely) Little of Macon, GA and Joe Little, of Covington, GA and 6/Nephews Frederick Tanner, Ricardo and Jarvis Zeigler, Anthony Sims, Dakota and Bry Krc and 6/Nieces Jasmine Boyd, Lilly and Ellie Krc, Kaley Bradford, Krysha Becker and Samatha Shuler. 4/Best friend that became a brother to him, Roy (Joyce) Byther, Larry Graves, Howard Tillman and Andre (Anna) Roger.

Many, many loving cousins, and friends too many to name, that will forever have him in their hearts forever.