Ricky "Rick" Vann Little's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina

Ricky "Rick" Vann Little

December 3, 1946 - July 28, 2025 (78 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

Ricky "Rick" Vann Little's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina

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McLean Funeral Directors

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Ricky "Rick" Vann Little

December 3, 1946 - July 28, 2025 (78 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

Ricky Vann Little Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ricky Vann Little (Gastonia, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ricky left this world on July 28, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Ricky has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam Little and Rachel Little; and his in-laws, Byrk and Evelyn Woody. He is survived by: his wife Sheri Woody Little; his sisters-in-law, Debbie Mackey (David) and Dawn Bingham (Barry); and his sibling's children, Clark Mackey and Jessica Bingham Gebhardt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia (700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the McLean Funeral Directors Founders Chapel (700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Lung Association, causes close to Rick's heart.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McLean Funeral Directors



Fri

Aug 01

Visitation

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia
700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Fri

Aug 01

Celebration of life

1:00 PM

McLean Funeral Directors Founders Chapel
700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

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