- Date Of Birth: July 8, 1938
- Date Of Death: October 10, 2021
- State: Mississippi
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert “Bobby” Hansel Little, Jr., age 83, of Picayune, MS, on October 10, 2021. Robert was born in Enterprise, MS, on July 8, 1938, to Melba Moore Little and Robert Hansel Little. He attended high school at Enterprise High School and then went on to graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi (Class of 60), with a degree in business administration. While studying at the University of Southern Mississippi, he played as an offensive guard and defensive tackle for the Golden Eagles and was a part of the 1958 undefeated national championship team with a record of 9-0. He remained friends with many of his teammates throughout his life.
Robert had a very successful career with over 30 years at Shell Oil Company, working in various roles in the construction operations group. His job included projects primarily located offshore U.S., but also included projects in Asia and Africa. Robert loved his work and always spoke fondly of his time with Shell.
He is survived by his daughter, Deborah L. Farley, and husband Todd (Houston, TX); his son, Richard H. Little, and wife Brandy (Houston, TX); his daughter-in-law Melissa Little (Edmond, OK); and his stepdaughter, Heather Sevin, and husband Kevin (Houston, TX). He is also survived by his brother, Harry M. Little, of Meridian, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Fredine Little; his son, Steven L. Little; his brother, Howard H. Little; and sister, Elise Little Crawford. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren, Jace Little, Brendan Little, Rob Little, Cole Little, Sydney Farley, Meredith Farley, Adam Sevin, and Will Sevin.
