William A. Little

William “Bill” Little, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Bill was born December 14, 1931 on a farm in Sandusky, Ohio. Bill married the love of his life, Mary (Argast) Little in 1955 in Dayton, Ohio. In 1957 they moved to Sugar Land, Texas, a small company town. He spent his entire career with Sugar Land Industries and the Imperial Sugar Company. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bill was privileged to serve on many boards and elected offices. He believed in leadership and community service. He contributed his time and talents to many organizations. Bill lived by the phrase – “If you’re good to people, they will be good to you”. Bill was proud to serve on the first City Council of Sugar Land (1959-1961), serve as the second Mayor of the City of Sugar Land (1961-1965), a Trustee for the Fort Bend Independent School District (1966-1972), and Trustee of the George Foundation (1996-2006).

Bill is survived by daughters, Mary Cay Sunday, husband Burke, Suzanne Pugh, husband Bob, and son William “Bud” Little, wife Tracey; grandchildren Fred “Chad” Davis, wife KDee, Lindsey Sweatt, husband Rick, Megan Verkin, husband Stevan, Alex Little, wife Angelica, and Caitlin Little; and great-grandchildren, Harper Sweatt, Emersen Sweatt, and Rose Davis.

A Memorial Mass will be held on January 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land. If you would like to join the service virtually via video call (zoom), please request a link from us at [email protected]

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Saint Theresa Catholic Church (Sugar Land) or the charity of your choice.