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David Short Obituary
David Edward Short, 92, of Swansboro, died on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Carteret General Hospital, in Morehead City.
He was born in Neelys Landing, MO to Gilbert and Lillian Jennings Short. His parents, two brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Gilbert Short Jr. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda Louise Gantt Short; son, David Robert Short and daughter-in-law Katherine Drew Short of Swansboro, and daughter, Robin Short McClendon and son-in-law Raymond F. McClendon of Morehead City; grandson, David Drew Short, wife Kate; and great-grandchildren, David Noble and Darby of Newport; granddaughter, Margaret Short Wiesemann, husband Christopher, and great-grandson, Liam of Durham; grandson, Michael E. Campbell of Durham; grandson, Marcus B. Campbell, wife Natalia; and great-granddaughter, Lillian of Raleigh.
He grew up and graduated from High School in Puxico, MO. After graduation, he enlisted in the USMC and served honorably from June 13, 1941 until June 30, 1971 fighting in numerous actions in the Pacific Theater in WWII notably including the battles of Guadalcanal and Tarawa. He also fought in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a faithful member of the Jacksonville and Swansboro First Baptist Churches and was a founding member of the Brookwood Baptist Church and Cape Carteret Baptist Church. He was a Master of Seaside Masonic Lodge #429 of Swansboro and a Commander of VFW Post 9960 of Swansboro.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 22 at Jones Funeral Home. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23 at Cape Carteret Baptist Church with interment afterward at Seaside Memorial Park, Hammock Beach Road, Swansboro. Flowers may be sent to Jones Funeral Home at Swansboro or memorials made to the Cape Carteret Baptist Church Building Fund are welcomed.
Electronic condolences may be left for the family at Jonesfh.org.
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Judith ARMENTO
May 14, 2022
How delightful it was to receive Dave and wanda's phone call delivering their singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY message. He was indeed a very special, multi-gifted man who served this nation well and we are all MORE BLESSED for having known him.
GENE n Judith ARMENTO
May 13, 2021
Both David and Wanda were always very giving of their time and talents to friends and members of CCBC. How much we all miss being serenaded by them on our birthdays with their lovely blended voices wishing the recipient a very happy birthday. He served his country proudly in the USMC and dressed well in his blues up till his passing.
JUDY ARMENTO
May 13, 2020
Everyone who knew brother David and Miss Wanda, know that they were joined at the hip! And the two of them would raise their beautiful voices in harmony to sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to many members of CCBC when their birthdays came. HOW SORELY those calls are misses, as is Mr. Dave!
GENE n ARMENTO
May 13, 2019
How we miss his cheeriness and both he and Miss Wanda calling to sing a harmonious HAPPY BIRTHDAY to whomever was celebrating a birthday! SEMPER FI, Marine!!
Joan & Pate Phillips
May 26, 2015
Wanda,
Joan and I have been on vacation and just learned about David. You are special to us and we know we all be united again in heaven. We love you.
May 22, 2015
Mrs.Short,
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr.Short. He will be so missed in our hearts. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Melinda Sydes (Eubanks)
Gene and Judy Armento
May 19, 2015
David's passing leaves a void in the hearts of many ~~both family and friends. His marvelous voice and his and Wanda's songs of celebration to the lives of so many shall be missed. He was a dear brother in Christ.
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