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Brian D. "B.J." Little, Jr.

12/13/1977 - 4/14/2016

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Obituary For Brian D. "B.J." Little, Jr.

Brian D. “B.J.” Little, Jr., 38, of New Cumberland, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior and fly with the angels on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at his home after fighting many courageous battles with many health issues. B.J. your family will always love you and miss you. You taught us all how to fight when others would give up, walk when others would crawl and to always get back up when knocked down no matter how big the challenge in front of us might be. B.J.’s motto was “I can and I will.” B.J. was born December 13, 1977 in Weirton, WV. He graduated from Oak Glen in 1996. He attended West Liberty State College and West Virginia Northern Community College where he served as president of the student government. B.J. worked for Emulsified Asphalt. Preceding B.J. in death were his grandparents Helen L. Cooper, Arleigh and Cora Jean (Schultheis) Reed and Bruce West. Surviving are his mother Vicki L. (Dennis) West of New Cumberland, WV; father Brian (Mary Jane) Little, Sr. of Ohioville, PA; brother Kyle West of Chester, WV; step brother Joseph St. George of Ohioville, PA; grandparents Ray “Pap” Cooper of New Cumberland, WV, Sharon and George Kource of New Cumberland, WV and Denton and Lola Little of New Cumberland, WV; three aunts Marsha (Terry) Reckner of New Cumberland, WV, Tammy Cooper of East Liverpool, OH and Faith Buffington of New Cumberland, WV and five uncles John Cooper of Wellsville, OH, David (Jessie) Cooper of New Cumberland, WV, Clifford (Linda) Schultheis of Lowell, OH, Randy (Tammy) Little of East Liverpool, OH and Aaron (Trendle) Little of Chester, WV. Friends may call at Nixon Funeral Home, 900 Ridge Ave., New Cumberland on Tuesday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. where a service will be held Wednesday at noon with Heather Long officiating. Burial at New Cumberland Cemetery.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you my friend! You have been there through the past 10 years of the struggles that he faced and seen the fight that he gave in the past 4 years! You are right...he was a fighter and kept bouncing back, no matter what. His motto was "I CAN AND I WILL" and he overcome so much in his life. But, this time it was to fast for him to have a chance to bounce. He is now at peace and with the angels and he is here with us in spirit. I feel him everyday still giving me the encouragement I need. I can hear him telling me...Mom, It is ok. Don't worry. He always said that to me. I love you Deb, thank you for wiping my tears everyday.

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you Mari, BJ and Pete go back a long time!

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    Vicki

    Thank you Doreen! He surely had some good neighbors. You were one of the best! Thank you for watching over him for me! You are right, he will now be watching over all of us!

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you Jeff...he enjoyed hanging with you!

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you Josh, for the comforting words about my son. He was a very respectful man and I am going to miss him forever.

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you so much Julz. Yes, heaven has gained a beautiful angel. I am going to miss him terribly, forever!

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you Tim! He had so many good friends from the Hancock House. You all looked after him and I so appreciated that. The memorial dinner was such a great tribute to him, and to have his chair tipped up and his coffee there on the table for him! That was just awesome of everyone that was involved in the dinner. I am sure he is there with you all.

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you With All My Love! Such beautiful and comforting words! You are right, he is out of pain and in the arms of Jesus. He is laughing now...I loved to hear him laugh.

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you Michael. You are right, my son is now without pain and in peace.

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    Vicki

    Thank you Jeanette.

  • 09/03/2024

    Tim Knabenshue

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    Tim Knabenshue

    So sorry for your loss. B.J. was a courageous man, His spirit lives on. He was a very friendly guy. Many people and I , who lives in the Hancock House will miss him.

  • 09/03/2024

    With all my love

    The last breath on earth is the first breath in Heaven. All the pain, suffering, fears and anxiety are all gone. Replaced with peace, gentle love, calm, blessed assurance. Right into the arms of Jesus.

  • 09/03/2024

    Doreen Stepnick

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    Michael Davis

    Brian finally has escaped the pains of this earth and now enjoys eternal rest with his Father....rest in peace Brian.

  • 09/03/2024

    Jeanette Hess

    Deepest sympathies.

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    Expression of Sympathy

    A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on April 18, 2016

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    Debra Hoover

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    Jim Brandolino

    Denton & Lola Little and family,We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Brian Little. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. One can easily smile about BJ's motto: "I can and I will." That seems to say what his life was all about. God Bless.Sincerely, Jim & Jackie Brandolino

  • 09/03/2024

    Debbie Marker

    BJ fought a fight like no one I've known. He got knocked down with so many trials and he always found the strength to get back up. I think BJ made it on this earth as long as he did because he refused to give up. His positive attitude we can all learn from. He's in Gods house now never to be knocked down again. Completely restored and at total peace. God bless you to all BJ's family. My deepest sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    Your Mama....I love and Miss you so much.

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you Debbie! Thank you for the kind words, poem and most of all for taking such good care of my son while he was in hemo dialysis!! And...for being the one we could always count on to get the blood drawn on the first stick when Sabrina wasn't there!!! He loved you!

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki

    Thank you BJ. He loved and missed you a lot after you moved away. You were a good friend to him. Thank you for the comforting words.

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    Mari and Pete

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    Vicki Hickman

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    Joe & Debbie Hartman

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    The Hartmans

    When Tomorrow Starts Without Me.When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see,If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me,I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.And said my place was ready in Heaven far above,And that I'd have to leave behind,all those things I dearly love.But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,I'd say goodbye and kiss you,and maybe see you smile.But then I fully realized, that could never be,For emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.When God looked down and smiled at me, from his great golden throne.He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you.Today your life on Earth is past, and here it starts anew"."I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,And since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past"."But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true,Though there were times you did some things, you know you shouldn't do"."But you have been forgiven, and now at last you're free,So won't you take my hand now and share My life with Me".So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,For every time you think of me, I'm right

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    Connie (Smith)Hissom

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    Bobbie thompson

    Bj was some thing special. My heart and prayers go out to you all. Bj always had such a bright soul and now it's no longer held back by physical limits. I'm so deeply sorry for everyone's loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mari and Pete

    We are so sorry for your loss. It was great meeting B.J. and getting to know Pete through someone else's eyes.

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    Tiff

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    Joshua Link

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    Nonny

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    Jeff and Mason Wilson

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    Doreen Stepnick

    I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers being sent your way for you and your family. I surely will miss Brian, he was a wonderful person and neighbor. I just can't put it in words how sorry I am for your loss. The one thing I can say is Brian will be watching over all of us.May God bless you and your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Jeff Wilson

    You will be missed B.J. Thank you for being my friend.

  • 09/03/2024

    Joshua Link

    It was truly an honor knowing you brain I'll always remember the good times and that you were the definition of the word fighter. I'm so sorry for your loss Brian was a good friend and always treated min my mom and grandma with the utmost respect and they both liked him very much as did I. You will be missed sms remembered bro!!!! R.I.P

  • 09/03/2024

    Danny Hall

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    Julie Miller

    Vicki, I am just so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.

  • 09/03/2024

    Aunt Marsha and Uncle Terry

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    Coralee Lyons

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