Douglas Wayne Short

Douglas Wayne Short

Douglas Short Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 19, 2009.
Douglas Wayne Short Mr. Douglas Wayne Short, age 48, of the College Estates section of Cedar Bluff, VA, passed away Fri., Aug. 14, 2009 following a brief illness. Born in Tazewell County, VA, he was the son of the late Jay and Gertrude Day Short. He was a disabled coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A. Mr. Short is survived by his wife, Juanita Blankenship Short; one daughter, Kala Renee Short of the home; two sisters, Iva Fridley of Rosemont, NC and Teresa Holmes of Cedar Bluff, VA; one brother, Michael Short of Roanoke, VA. There was no visitation at the funeral home and a private memorial service was conducted at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.Singleton FuneralService.com. Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Short Family.

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August 19, 2009

Mike, Iva, Theresa and families,
God bless you in your hours of sorrow.
Our thoughts & Prayers are with you.
Former neighbors,
Jerry Vencill
Helen Vencill Custalow

CINDI STINSON

August 18, 2009

DEAR EDDY & KALA, THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT WILL EASE THE PAIN, I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE BOTH IN MY PRAYERS. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL TOUCH YOU BOTH AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS AWFUL TIME. CINDI ( WALMART )

Kimberly Hanratty White

August 17, 2009

My Mom just called me tonight to tell me of my dear friend and Class of '79 classmate "Doug" passing. I just wanted to say how very sad this makes me & to let the family know how very sorry I am to learn this. You will all remain in my prayers. Sincerely, ~Kim Hanratty White~

LULA COLLINS

August 17, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Becky Jessee

August 17, 2009

My sympathies are with you in this difficult time.

CT and Linda Osborne

August 17, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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