Derrick Little Obituary

The family of Derrick Little (Lexington, North Carolina) announces his passing on June 2, 2026. Derrick, born on February 20, 1976, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Ester Gwynn of Wadesboro, Eugene and Minnie Lee Tate; his father Larry Dean Tate; his sister Tajuanda "Shay" Little; his uncles, Melvin "Peter" Tate and Kenneth "Kilgo" Tate; and his cousin Eric L. Tate.

He is survived by: his mother Linda Dillard of Lexington; his children, Asuntia Burns of San Antonio, Texas, Cooper Bryant of Thomasville and Tristyn Crook of Thomasville; his granddaughter Kha'miya Presnell of Lexington, NC; his sisters, LaShekia Peake-Caldwell (Lamont) of Thomasville and Nafeesah Tate of Thomasville; his aunt Rose Marie Little of Lexington; his uncles, Edward Tate (Emma) of Thomasville and Bernard Tate (Rhonda) of Thomasville; his nieces and nephews, Keyasha Kirkland of Winston-Salem, Montajah Caldwell of Thomasville, Jawonte Little of Lexington, Brandon Little, Quadarius Kirkland of Thomasville, Jatwon Smalls of Sumter and Nydrique Barnes of Thomasville; his close friend Jennifer Crook of Thomasville; and his cousin Warren James Parson Jr. of Raleigh. He is also survived by cousins, other relatives, and friends.