Charles “Charlie” Thomas Little
Funeral services for Charles “Charlie” Thomas Little, of Valliant, Okla., were held Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.
Charles “Charlie” Thomas Little, 74, of Valliant, peacefully departed to his heavenly home on Sept. 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Charlie was born on June 6, 1952, in Wilcox, Ariz., to James S. Little and Josephine “Josie” Nancy Jane (Lindsey) Little. During his 74 years on earth, he took on many roles, specifically that of being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Charlie married the love of his life, Dretha Rose Crawford, on Sept. 29, 1972 –– a love that would span 54 years, carry them through every season of life, and remain the cornerstone of his life until the very day he passed away: on their 54th wedding anniversary. As a resident of McCurtain County for more than 40 years, Charlie’s main profession developed into mechanics, primarily automotive and aircraft mechanics. From building sawmills to overhauling a transmission, every day of Charlie’s life was never short of hard work. He loved to visit with friends, read his Bible, invest his whole heart with his grandchildren, assure himself that everyone he loved was taken care of. Of all the titles Charlie carried throughout his life, none meant more to him than “Grandpa.” He had a remarkable way of making each of his grandchildren feel special, making sure his “angel girls” and his “favorite grandson” always felt the full measure of his love. One of Charlie’s favorite hobbies was taking care of others; regardless of their situation, it was his moral obligation to lend a helping hand –– no matter the circumstance. If you knew Charlie, you knew his heart was bigger than any room he walked into. Charlie is preceded in death by his mother and father, James S. and Josephine N. J., along with his siblings: Reuben, Edward Sr., Tommy, Dorothy, Laverne, and Necie.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Dretha, of Valliant; his son, Derek Little and his wife of Garvin; his daughter, Michelle Green and her husband of Wright City; his grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his siblings: his sister, Sally Williamson and her husband of Clayton; his sister, Ethel Halsted of New Mexico, and his brother, James Little of Georgia.
Interment followed the service at Slater Cemetery in Wright City with Bro. Scott Stuart officiating, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.
