Mark Allen Little

Elloree-Mark Allen Little, 72, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at National Health Center in Lexington, South Carolina, after developing Covid pneumonia on top of multiple health issues he had been bravely fighting for many years. Mark was born on December 13, 1950, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to the late George Winston Little and Dona Adley Little. 

Mark was a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor of Science in Physics.  He was an avid entrepreneur, co-owning several businesses over his career.  In 1990, he became co-owner of Polar Beer Systems, Inc. which was founded by his father in 1970.  After retiring, he moved from Valley Center, California to Elloree, South Carolina to enjoy life on Lake Marion.  Mark’s greatest joy was spending time with his wife, family, and friends.  He loved sharing stories of his many adventures and various travels and listening to others share about past and current events of their lives. His other favorite pastimes included spending time with his pets, Spanky and Darla, fishing, boating, traveling, and restoring classic Volkswagens.

Surviving include his beloved wife of 25 years, Rachel Leviner Little; two loving daughters and son-in law, Sharon Sweatt, and Tara Sweatt Rausch and LTC Daniel Rausch; four admiring grandchildren, Machaela Rausch, Rhianna Rausch and spouse Milo, Walker Rausch, and Max Rausch; life-long best friend, Al Malveaux; two sisters, Sandra Blais and Tamara Harry; niece, Sonya Bost Sayles; nephew, Robert Harry; great-nephew, Kaleb Bost; and a host of loving extended family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Mark will be held 2pm Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lexington Chapel. The family will receive visitors and share a meal at the home of LTC and Mrs. Daniel Rausch in Lugoff following the memorial service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to https://www.amputee-coalition.org/ways-to-give/donate-online-by-mail-or-by-phone/donate-online/ .

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