Merle Little

 Merle Little, age 77, of Nippa, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at his residence. 

 He was born on March 24, 1949, in Floyd County to the late Lish and Flora Click Little. 

 On September 18, 1971, in Prestonsburg, he married Mary Lynn Reynolds Little, who survives. Additional survivors include one son, Todd (Maranda) Little of Nippa; one grandson, Matthew Little II; one brother, Jesse (Elsie) Little of Wheelwright; and two sisters, Peggy Holbrook of Wheelwright and Rena Mae Taylor of Fleming-Neon. 

Merle was a retired pastor. His dedication to the Lord through his decades of service is known throughout the entire community.

 Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 A.M. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home, with Clay Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at the Richmond Cemetery in Prestonsburg. Friends may visit at the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M.; on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 2 P.M. until 8 P.M.; and on Saturday from 9 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 11 A.M. 

   Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Mr. Merle Little.