Mr. Autrey Lee Little, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at River's Edge of Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC on June 16, 1940 to the late Hovey Little and the late Blanche Barnhill Little. He retired after many years of serving the State of NC Highway Patrol.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Carl Gray Little, Johnny Little, and Lorraine Hammonds.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Evans Little of the home; two sons, Thomas Smith and wife Sheila of Maggie Valley, NC and Autrey Lee Little, Jr. and wife Yvonne of Raleigh, NC; and 6 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton, NC with Rev. Anthony Rich officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Camp Grace, 145 Grace Drive, Fairmont, NC  28340.