Mr. Jeff W. Littleton

Jeff W. Littleton, age 66, of Salisbury passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his residence. Jeff was born in to Jimmy Dan and Lillian Littleton on August 27, 1949. He graduated from Boyden High School and joined the Army in 1969 and after 6 months in the DMZ in Korea, Jeff didn't feel he was doing enough for his country, so he volunteered to go to Vietnam, where he was a combat soldier with the 25th Infantry and walked as Point man for 6 months and he was most proud of the fact that no one died on his watch. During his time he received three bronze Stars, two Army Commendation medals with Valor, two air metals and his prized combat infantry badge. Upon his return from Vietnam he met the love of his life, Karen. Jeff new as soon as they looked into each other's eyes, she was the one for him. Jeff and Karen had three sons, Todd, Brandon and Jordan and were married for 43 years. When Karen died in 2013, Jeff did too. He could never recover from that loss . Though Jeff received no education past High School, he was blessed with a strong business mind. Among his many ventures, Jeff owned 2 convenience stores, co-owned 3 bars and nightclubs and Co owned 28 rental properties, as well as, 10 of his own. For Jeff, family would always be loved and come first and he would stand fast and loyal for his friends and would never turn down anyone in need. A heart of gold and a man of his word, Heaven has gained an outstanding angel. Preceding him in death was his wife Karen Reavis Littleton who died September 12, 2013 and a son Brandon Littleton on June 6, 2015. Those left to cherish his memories are his sons Todd Littleton (Jennifer) of Salisbury and Jordan Littleton of Salisbury; grandchildren Brie, Gavin, Laney, Alexis, Xander, Kain and Averie Littleton; great-grandchild Wyatt Mauldin; sister Joyce Harrison of Spartanburg, SC. Visitation: 12-1:00 PM Tuesday June 28, at Summersett Funeral Home. Memorial Service: 1:00 PM Tuesday at Summersett Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Don Vess with burial to follow at Salisbury National Cemetery with Military graveside rites conducted by Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard and the National Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bethel Colony of Mercy (BethelColony.org), 1675 Bethel Colony Rd., Lenoir, NC 28645 or to Shepherd Center, Spinal Cord Center, 2020 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Mr. Jeff W. Littleton

August 27, 1949 - June 21, 2016