The resolution mourns the passing of Dr. Harry Joseph Littleton, a respected physician and beloved member of the Mountain Brook, Alabama community, who died on January 8, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 30, 1940, in Gadsden, Alabama, Dr. Littleton was a distinguished athlete and scholar, earning recognition as an All-State halfback and later attending the Georgia Institute of Technology on a football scholarship. He served in the U.S. Navy as a physician before dedicating 34 years to his practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baptist Health Brookwood, where he was one of the first OBGYNs.
Dr. Littleton was deeply involved in his community and church, participating in various organizations and clubs, and was known for his love of family, history, and travel. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kay, their three children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends, acknowledging the significant impact Dr. Littleton had on those around him and celebrating his life and contributions to the community.