Maurice Mitchell Little, 83, of Florence, SC, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at MUSC Health in Florence, SC. Maurice served his country from 1955-1959 in the U.S. Air Force. He later started his own natural gas company, Coastal Mechanical, which has been part of Florence, SC community for 35 years.

Maurice was a family-oriented man, being intentional on attending all significant moments over three generations.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Pike Little and Elizabeth Ivey, and four siblings: Wilton Little, James Little, Michael Little, and Marcella Taylor.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Miriam Little of the home; a son, Maurice Mitchell "Mitch" Little, Jr. and wife Shawn of Florence; two daughters, Paula L. Miller and Beth L. Keefe and husband Jimmy; five sisters: Judy Tyndall, Joyce Small, Linda Townsend, Cynthia Pate, and Llewellyn Davis, all of Lumberton, NC; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC with Rev. Anthony Rich officiating.