Connor McLean Little, 21 of Wake Forest, NC, former Appalachian State University student passed away on June 5, 2024.
Connor had the kindest, most giving heart. He was a friend to anyone he met. He was an accomplished musician, loved the outdoors, volleyball, and animals.  He was a shining warm light in a sometimes dark world.  He loved to sing in the car at the top of his lungs, he lived in the moment and his infectious laugh and beautiful smile would light up a room.

He is survived by his father, Charles (C.O.) Little of Wilmington; his mother, Bonnie Haswell Little-Hildebrandt and husband, Chad of Wake Forest; his sister, Hannah Love Little of Wake Forest; his girlfriend Clara Catherine Lobsiger of Charlotte; his aunts and uncles, Susan Haswell Reese and husband, Michael of Banner Elk; Nancy Little Owens and husband, Billy of Wilson, Eric Little of Pleasant Garden, Brian Haswell of Raleigh and Mark Hildebrandt and wife, Rita of Wake Forest; and many loving cousins.

The family would like to send their sincerest thanks to all who helped in the search for Connor including the National Parks Service, Watauga County Sheriff's Office, Watauga County Emergency Services and multiple Blowing Rock and Boone  Fire and Rescue units.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm at Crossroads Fellowship, 2721 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604.

In lieu of flowers and to best honor the life of Connor, the family has established a fund in Connor's name to support the Heritage High School band program at https://gofund.me/b6a5d284 or you may choose to make a gift in Connor's name to Band Together https://www.bandtogethernc.org/donate which currently supports connecting community to non-profits through the power of live music with a focus this year on mental health awareness and action.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.