Thomas Kent Little II, 31, passed away on Monday June 21, 2021. He was born in Charlotte son of Thomas Little and Leigh Blair Little. He worked for many years in tree service. He loved being outdoors especially fishing. He received many awards at Tradewinds Bait and Tackle on Ocracoke Island where he loved surf fishing. He loved the Outer Banks. He was an avid outdoorsman and was one with nature. He also enjoyed Trout fishing in the mountains and cooking them as well. Everyone enjoyed eating the trout prepared by Thomas. He was a former nature guide a Chimney Rock where he had to quit for showing too many snakes to the guest. He was a great artist and loved giving tattoos. He never met a stranger and had a heart of gold.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister Leanna Little and a brother Nathaniel “Boogs” Little, Godfather Mitchell Beck who is the caretaker of his dog Diamond, aunt Shirley Lee Blair, numerous aunts, uncles and extended family and a special friend Ashley Marie Cole.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Little will be held 12:00pm Friday June 25, 2021 at The Common Ground in Stanley.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Painter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Little family.

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