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for Russell Short
Marilyn Perdue
December 29, 2009
Janet, So sorry for your loss of Russell. I can only imagine how saddened your family must be during the holidays and how much you must miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jody Lunsford
December 9, 2009
Janet we were so sorry to hear of Russel's passing. You will definately be in our thoughts and prayers over the holidays.
Carl Struppler
December 5, 2009
To the family, coworkers and friends of Mr. Short, I wanted to express my sympathy. I was shocked and saddened by the news of his passing. My wife, Sherrion Pugh Struppler is interested in genealogy and found out some time ago that she and Mr. Short's mother, Ms. Gray, are distant cousins. Once again, my thoughts are with you all.
December 5, 2009
Mrs Short,Janet,David,Cathy,Linda,Bob,the rest of the Short family, and of course Liz.
I am so sorry for the loss of Russell.You all have our deepest sympathies.You have lost Russell for a short time,until you meet again in heaven.Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.We have lost a loved one,friend,business man and a true gentleman. He will be missed very much! Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Tony and Vivian Webb
Vinton,Va.
Sandy Beavers O'Neil
December 4, 2009
Linda,
I am sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
J.D. & Alice Scott
December 4, 2009
Mrs. Short,
We are so sorry for your loss. This is a definite shock. He will certainly be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Doughty
December 4, 2009
Mrs. Short,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have seen and talked to you & Mr. Short in the restaurant (Jerry's) when you have had the grandchildren with you. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Richardson
December 4, 2009
Janet, family and friends,
I am truly sorry for your loss.I pray God will hold you in his hands are you begin your life without your dear spouse, father, grand-father and friend. May your cherished memories sustain you now and as the days pass.
With God's Love,
Donna Sue Richardson
December 4, 2009
Short Family,
My prayers are with you today. I attended WBHS with Russell and was one of 6 couples that hung around together for many years on SML. As we all went our separate ways, I continued to bump into Russell at many functions. Russell was special, he always had time to talk even tho he was a busy man.I have nothing but good things to say about your father. He was one of the most respected business men I ever knew and a true gentleman.
Becky (Jenkins) Higgs
Kevin & Teressa Dooley
December 4, 2009
Cathy, Tori and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything please let us know.
December 4, 2009
Janet,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad time. Just know Russell is with you always. Your memories of him will comfort you in the days ahead.
Gerry Winston
December 3, 2009
Dear Cathy and Tori, I find myself at a loss for words. I thought the world of Russell. I want you both to know how very sorry I am for your loss and I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Dawn
Brenda Adkins
December 3, 2009
Janet, Cathy and family,
I am saddened to hear about Russell. Beyond words of comfort...thinking of you and your family with sympathy. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you peace and comfort throughout the days to come.
Janet-A Special Message For You My Friend, you have lost your best friend, love of your life, partner, and husband. I know the pain you feel right now, but think about the wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Russell will always be with you and in your heart.
As you know, I have been where you are now and I am your friend forever, call me anytime if you need anything or even if just to talk. It helps to share the wonderful memories with friends and family.
God and your friends will help you through the coming days.
God bless you and your family!!
Brenda
Angelia Hale
December 3, 2009
Cathy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Father. I know you two were close and I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad is a person I enjoyed knowing. His name is known all over the Valley so thats a good thing. A lot of people know him and of his reputatation and everthing I have been told id good stuff. Everyone speaks very highly of your Dad. I am so sorry for you loss and my heart is with you and your Family... my deepest sympathies,
Angelia Hale
Laura and Jerry Flowers
December 3, 2009
Janet,
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Remember Russell is with you every morning, noon and night.
Call me anytime you need someone to talk to. love you
Tammy Aldridge
December 3, 2009
Short Family,
May god be with you during this hard time. I have worked with Russell thru High Country and had nothing but respect for him. He was always pleasant and showed respect to all of us. He will be missed badly. You are in our prayers.
Holly Willoughby
December 3, 2009
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marty, Terri and Kayla Shrewsbury
December 3, 2009
David, Cathy and Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.
December 3, 2009
Dear Janet, Wayne and I thought a lot of Russell and appreciated all the work he has done for us. He will be sadly missed. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Millie Lusk-Munden
John and Diane Faw
December 3, 2009
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying God will provide the comfort only He can give.
Kat Huffman
December 3, 2009
Cathy and Janet, and family you are in my thoughts and prayers, I loved Russell to death and he will be greatly missed. You always knew where you stood with him and that is what I will miss the most, if he said it he meant it. So, so sorry to hear about you loss.
Skip Pruitt
December 3, 2009
Janet,Russell was a very good man and will be missed greatly.I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kelly Edwards, RN
December 3, 2009
Janet & family,
I was very saddened to hear about Mr. Short when I came back to work Monday night. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed & Brenda Lindsley
December 2, 2009
Janet & Family
Our condolences, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Edith Kouns
December 2, 2009
Dear Janet,
Russell was my childhood buddy. He taught me how to play cards, marbles, and monopoly.(of course, he won most of the time!) Playing cowboys and Indians was a favorite pasttime - him with his 6-shooter cap pistol and me with my bow and arrows I whittled from a weeping willow tree. That is, until Aunt Muriel, his mom, made me a cowgirl outfit complete with my own 6-shooter. We would twirl those guns and compete to be the fastest draw. We would try to do rope tricks with our lassos. We would play mumbleypeg (I have no idea how you spell it!) It is a knife throwing game that works something like Twister in a way. Parents now, would have a heart atack at the thought of some of the things we did as play.
Russell built a tree house high in a tree in his backyard. Of course, I went up to play in it. I thought I was never going to get down. It took a lot of encouragemet from his mom to coax me down that tree. I think that was about the time I got my first pair of jeans ---a pair of his.
It was on his 20 inch bike that I learned to ride. It was my horse that he liked to ride. It would make him sick just about every time but he loved to ride her.
I loved Russell more than he or anyone else knew. He was the brother I didn't have.
Of course, as we grew up our lives took us in different directions but I will always cherish the time we had together.
Darin Hall
December 2, 2009
Linda,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bev Bishop
December 2, 2009
Dear Family,
I am so sorry about Russell. I wish I could be there to give you all a hug. My deepest sympathy.
Bev
December 2, 2009
Dear Short Family,
Words cannot express my deep sorrow at learning of Russell's passing. My heart breaks for all who loved him. I have many fond memories of Russell and my husband,Don (his cousin). May it comfort you to know that both of them are now celebrating and rejoicing in heaven together. I pray that God will grant you peace at this most difficult time.
Love, Sheila Lawson Taylor, Houston, Texas
Jeff and Brenda Phillips
December 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Russell, your family, and the fine folks who worked with you. Your hard work, dedication, and honest business ways set a mighty high bench mark for all of us that are left to follow your lead in the valley. Your big hand shake and a slap on the back made us all feel a little better when on a job with you. See you later on my friend -
Reggie Dyer
December 2, 2009
I was sorry to hear of Russell's passing; please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
larry wymer
December 2, 2009
Janet
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Russell was very good to Larry in the short time he worked with him. We both really appreciated him giving Larry a job. If you need anything please don`t hesitate to call us.
Love, Larry & Teresa wymer
Becky Foster
December 2, 2009
Janet,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything we can do, please do let us know.
Joy & Keith Whitt
December 2, 2009
Dear Janet, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Carl & Lyn Higginbotham
December 2, 2009
Janet,
Our hearts were very saddened when we learned of your loss. Our prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Carl & Lyn Higginbotham
Corbin White
December 2, 2009
To David and all of the Short Family,
Working with David and Russell on and off over the past 20 years or so has always been an experience. I hope that the sorrow of Russell's passing is eased by the knowledge that he is in a better place, and now feels no pain.
December 2, 2009
Janet, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Russell left behind a long list of people that cared alot about him.That tells what kind of a good man he was. He will be missed by alot of people. If there is any thing we can do just let us know.
Leigh and Barton Reynolds
George & Ernie Short
December 2, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
December 2, 2009
I remember Russell, he has been a friend to my family for many years. He was always a good hearted fellow who will be sorely missed. The Matherlys
Ann Carroll
December 2, 2009
My sincere sympathy goes to the Russell Short Family. I was a member of the class of '61 at WBHS.
Ann Lephew Carroll
December 2, 2009
Janet,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Russell, I know how you were holding on to hope that things were going to get better but God must have had a bigger & better plan for him. Only time will heal the pain that you are greatly feeling right now but one day that will all turn into the great & special memories you two shared together, those can never be taken away from you.
Please know if there is anything you need now or in the future do not hesitate to give me a call, that is what friends are for.
Love and Prayers
Tammy Vaught
Leonard's Copy Systems
Richard
December 2, 2009
Linda - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Jo Blair
December 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dianne Fuqua
December 2, 2009
Janet and Family,
Please accept my condolences in the loss of Russell. He was a nice man and a true gentlemen to so many people in the Roanoke Valley. He will be missed by all who knew him and your family will be in our prayers.
Lynn McCutchen Thompson
December 2, 2009
Dear Janet, Mrs. Short, Robert, Children,and the rest of Russell's family. Russell was a dear friend and will be missed by so many friends and relatives.He often told me he would never have gotten through William Byrd High School without my help. Well, he made it, and in turn, he helped so many others throughout his lifetime.It was a privilege to call him Friend. My prayers and thoughts continue to be with each one of you at this time.
Love, Lynn Ellen
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