Richard Kinard Littleton, Sr.

Richard “Kinard” Littleton, Sr., age 82, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at Lexington Hospice House. 

He was born January 24, 1942 in Clinton, SC and was a son of the late Wesley Brooks Littleton and Vera Powell Littleton. He served his country as a member of the SC National Guard. He also worked for United Insurance Company in Clinton, Modern Woodmen of the World Insurance Co., and later for FEMA as an insurance adjuster.

Kinard was a standout athlete at Clinton High School, where he graduated in 1962. He played football, basketball, baseball, and also ran track for the Red Devils. He was a member of the State Champion baseball teams in 1960 and 1961. Kinard also played football in the Shrine Bowl of 1961. Upon graduating from Clinton High School in 1962, Kinard was a first round draft choice of the Cleveland Indians and later played with the Chicago White Sox organization. His love for baseball and all sports was shared with his children, grandchildren, and anyone who knew him. Kinard never met a stranger, and he will be missed by so many. 

Kinard is survived by his faithful wife of 58 years, Irene Vaughan Littleton; his children, Vaughan Littleton Evans (Jimmy) of Chapin; his son, Richard Kinard Littleton Jr. of Clinton; a brother, James Littleton of Whitmire; and his two grandchildren, Cooper and Abby Evans.

 A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3 PM at the First Baptist Church of Clinton with Rev. Dr. Blake Harwell and Rev. Kathy Cinnamond officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the church sanctuary from 1:30 PM – 3 PM.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, P O Box 95, Clinton, SC 29325: Sharon Methodist Church, C/O Joyce Crouch, 110 Crouch Drive, Kinards, SC 29355 or Tourette Association of America https://tourette.org 

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.grayfuneralhome.com

Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Littleton family with services.