NEAL EUGENE LITTLE: June 3, 1945—December 10, 2023
Neal Eugene Little was born on June 3, 1945, in Bryan TX to Herbert Little and Jennie Griffin Little. Neal was a 1963 graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School, Bryan, and from Texas A&M, where he was a member of the “Fightin Texas Aggie Class of 71.” He served in the United States Army for 23 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. During this time he earned his “silver wings,” qualifying as a paratrooper. Neal worked as an appraiser for the Texas General Land Office and served on the Veterans Land Board. In his earlier years he was a rodeo bareback bronco rider. Neal also enjoyed ranching.
Neal was an outstanding father, husband, and friend. He loved the Lord and was an active member at First Baptist Church in Mason. He had a “servant’s heart” and was always offering to help others. He enjoyed playing 42, hunting, playing softball, and making delicious BBQ. He was a great coach of baseball, soccer, and most importantly, life! He was known to be witty, detail oriented, a sharp dresser, and a friend to many. He called himself “Trouble,” but that couldn’t have been farther from the truth. He was a good Christian man.
Neal is survived by his children, Lance Little and wife Cara of Llano; Andrea Wiggins and husband Chris of Bryan; grandchildren, Chance and Chloe Little; Kymber-Leigh Little; Ashlyn Little and Samantha Wiggins; a great-granddaughter, Layla Castro; a brother, Don Little and wife Carolyn of Mount Pleasant; two sisters, Judy Lankford and husband Phil of Hurst and Neal’s twin Nelda Koenig of Bryan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Little and a grandson Joshua Sanchez.
Visitation with the family was held on December 16 at the First Baptist Church. The funeral service was at 2:00 at the church, and interment with military honors followed in the Gooch Cemetery.