Weldon L. Little, 96, of Newcomerstown, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his residence. He was born September 27, 1926, in Newcomerstown to the late Melvin Lee and Irene (Matchette) Little. He was a 1944 graduate of Newcomerstown High School.
Weldon served proudly in the United States Army fighting in The Battle of the Bulge for General Patton’s Third Army. After his honorable discharge, he began working in the steel industry at AK Steel for 30 years.
Weldon was a long-standing member of Christ United Methodist Church. On September 15, 1946, he married Mable M. (Wilson) Little, who passed away on October 6, 2019, after 73 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by one son, John Little: and one brother, Harry A. (Joan) Little. Weldon is survived by his son, Ronald (Karen) Little of Newcomerstown; his grandchildren, Jessica (Scott Thomas) Callender; Jeremy (Lynn) Little, and Justin (Ashley) Little; Nieces and nephews, David (Lynn) Little, Christine (Mark Kmen) Little, Steven Little, Todd Little, Wendy (Steve) Myers, Jill Morgan, Cassandra (Maynard) Coffee, Mark (Lisa) Beuhler, Janice (Richard) Ruegg, and Robert (Christine) McMullen and four great grandchildren, Clayton, Jillian, and Savannah Callender and Royce Little, and one brother Donald A.(June) Little.
Weldon will be remembered for his kind spirit, his community service and his unwavering commitment to his family and country. Visitation for Weldon will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Addy Funeral Home. Burial to follow at West Lawn Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church in Newcomerstown with Military Honors being performed by the Military Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Saturday, March 4 from 11 to 12 p.m.
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406 West State Street
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
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