Fletcher J. Little

Fletcher James Little, son of the late Willie and Charlotte Little, was born on May 2, 1932 in Cheraw, South Carolina. He joined his heavenly Father on October 2, 2015. The 5th of 13 children, Fletcher moved with his family to Baltimore when he was 3 years old. Though he liked to have fun with his schoolmates and friends, from a young age he would work various odd jobs after school to help his family financially. Members of Bethel A.M.E., his family raised him in the African Methodist Espiscopal faith. One of his favorite childhood activities was boxing. After graduating from Frederick Douglass High School, he went into the Army and served in the Korean War. He participated in track and field meets while serving, and was discharged as a Corporal receiving a commendation and medals, including a Bronze Star. After he left the Army, he attended Cortez Peters Business School and Baltimore College of Commerce, where he received an Associate Degree in Accounting. While studying, he began his career in the Federal Government with the Internal Revenue Service. Starting as a clerk, he worked his way up: first as a Tax Technician until he became a Special Agent in the Criminal Investigation Division of the Treasury Department. A Special Agent for 20 years, Fletcher received many awards, commendations and blazed many trails. These include being appointed as one of the first members of the Baltimore District's Equal Employment Opportunity Committee. And when a law was passed requiring the Secret Service to protect all major candidates for President and Vice-President, Fletcher was one of the agents assigned to this detail when the Secret Service needed assistance from other agencies. He received recognition from the Secretary of the Treasury for his exemplary performance during this task. He loved bowling, participating in many leagues throughout the years. And he enjoyed dancing, watching game shows and traveling. He leaves here to celebrate his life: his children--Clarice Brown, Fletcher Little, Jr., Kimberly Little and Kelly Little; his son-in-law--John Brown; his daughter-in-law--Judy Little; his grandchildren; his sisters--Drucilla Pittman, Martha Milburn, Charlotte Cochrane, Hattie Mae Watties, Dorothy Brown, Corrine Valentine and Gloria Smith; his brother--Curtland Little; his sisters-in-law--Minnie Little and Elaine Harris; his brothers-in-law--Eugene Cochrane, Harry Brown, Robert Valentine and James Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and very dear friends. Fletcher will be laid to rest with his beloved wife of 52 years Lucy Little. Fletcher was well-known for his kindness and generosity: to those he cared for and to total strangers. May we continue to spread his loving spirit.

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Fletcher J. Little

May 2, 1932 - October 2, 2015