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Richard W. Short, Jr.
of Greenville, Tenn.
Richard W. Short, Jr. passed away on August 18, 2008. He was surrounded by his adoring family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard, aka Uncle Boog, is survived by his loving son, Johnathan R. Short and his fiancee, Liz Relyea and granddaughter, Emily Short; his mother and father, Richard and Barbara Short; brothers and sisters, William G. Short, Diania L. Gray, Shauna and James Huffman and Shawn Short; and 5 nephews and 7 nieces; an aunt, Dorothy and Uncle Chuck North. In his free time he enjoyed keeping in touch with his family and keeping everyone up to date on things, but most of all helping his girlfriend, Joyce Clancy's father, Troy Holt with his recovery of an accident 18 months ago. He not only helped family but often strangers. He also loved driving the boat on the lake.
Richard was a kind person and I am sure they have a special place for him in Heaven. A Funeral Service will be held in October 2008 in Tenn.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Short
BILLIE BENNETT
August 29, 2008
Butch and Barb AND ALL YOUR FAMILY MY PRYER GO OUT TO YOU BILLIE
Steve Grant
August 27, 2008
shawn..
in my thoughts
steve
Jennifer Vail
August 27, 2008
Shawn,
sorry for your loss.. time heals. i love you bro, you are important to me. you know that if you need anything, i'm here for you.
love always, Jen
Shawn and Vicky Short
August 26, 2008
Rich, we think of you every day. we love you and miss you. You were a great big brother.
Natalie Nelson
August 25, 2008
To the family of Rich Short: We are so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Natalie and Bob Nelson, and family
Karen Campbell
August 25, 2008
Uncle Butch, Aunt Barb and Family,
I am so sorry. My prayers are with you. We lost touch the past but my heart goes out to you. May God comfort you in this time.
Kirsten Gray
August 24, 2008
Uncle Booger as I see you are missed very much. I will miss your funny monkey face you use to make me and Reagan laugh.xxxooo
Joshua Goodrich
August 24, 2008
Uncle Booger I will miss all your jokes and the laughter you brought. Thank you for what you have taught me. You are forever in my heart.
Jim & Sharon Weed
August 24, 2008
Dick & Barb,
We are so sorry to hear of Richie's death. Take care - our thoughts are with you.
August 24, 2008
Richie,
May god be with you.
Uncle Tom
Marsha Hector
August 24, 2008
There was atime Rich and I loved each other very miuch until we went our seperate ways.. I was sorry to hear about Rich.I know we will meet again and mend the hurt.. .. Dia called me when she came home.. I know what pain he was in and also know hes not anymore and in a better place.. I do wish I could have talked to him one more time before he passed.. My prayers are with all of you in your loss, but especially Barb and Dick..
Kirsten Gray
August 24, 2008
Uncle Booger Reagan and I remember you to be the funny uncle with the monkey face. As I see you are missed very much and will be in our hearts always. I love you..Kirsten and Reagan
Joshua Goodrich
August 24, 2008
Uncle Booger will be missed very much by all of us.I will miss all the fun stuff he use to teach me and all the good times we shared, and mostly all the jokes and laughter he brought to me.Rest in peace Uncle Boog.xxxxoooo
Vi Plunk
August 23, 2008
Richie
I didn't know you well but we talked on the computer a lot at one time. I enjoyed being with you when you came to your Mom and Dads. I did not know you well but i will miss you, and i am glad you are now without pain. Love you. Barbara and Dick know that my Sympathy is with you always. Love you all Vi
Diania Gray
August 23, 2008
My sweet, loving brother,your pain has ended and ours has just begun. You will be missed until we are joined again. Until then may the angels hold you tight and keep you safe until..........
Richard Short
August 23, 2008
My Son, I am deeply saddened that you are gone You're among angels now and are no longer in pain. You will be forever in my heart. Love and miss you, Dad xoxo
wilma & coy holt
August 23, 2008
Rich was a kind and loving man we didn't know alot about Rich but he was a joy to know he will be missed Love Coy and Wilma Holt
tammy banks
August 23, 2008
You had a great friend in Joyce..she misses you so much. Rest in peace dear Rich.
Jim Galpin, Jr
August 23, 2008
Dear Aunt Barb & Uncle Butch,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for all of you.
I pray that you find comfort from knowing that Richie is free from sickness and pain now.
God Bless to ALL of you. May God's peace be upon you.
Joyce Clancy
August 23, 2008
Rich was a great man. He saved me from myself in some of the hardest times of my life. He was my best friend and I will miss him more than I know how to express. He died with dignity and I'm glad I had him the short 5 years I did.
Barbara Short
August 23, 2008
my beloved son, you are now in the arms of angels and no longer in pain.I miss and love you, mom xoxo
Dorothy North
August 23, 2008
you are in the very heart and soul of all you have touched. love and miss you AD XOXO
Rie
August 23, 2008
i am so sorry uncle butch and aunt barb. we all lost touch and i am sorry for that.god bless you all.
August 23, 2008
god bless uncle gerry aunt donna
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