Smyrna, Tennessee
1922 - 2017 (Age 94)
Bruce Short
Smyrna, TN
Bruce E. Short, age 94, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017.
A native of Rutherford County, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 69 years, Mary Alice Smith Short; his parents, John Houston and Mary Neely Lewis Short; brothers, Lewis, Leslie, and Frank; and sisters, Lucille Purcell and Elizabeth Harris.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Powell's Chapel Bapitst Church where he was a life-long member. Rev. Mike Smith and Rev. Todd Wermers will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
He is survived by his sons, Sam (Joy) Short, Gerry (Patty) Short, and Dwayne Short; grandchildren, Melissa (Michael) Robinson, Lori (Tommy) Shelton, Samuel (Brooklyn) Short, Josh (Jamie) Short, Craig (Rachel) Short, Tyler (Shelby) Short, and Trenton Short; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Gladys Alsup; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Short was a combat medic in World War II, serving in the China/India/Burma Theatre. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned home to marry the one who had become the love of his life. He worked for 33 years at Avco Aerostructures and retired in 1984, at which time he began the passionate hobby of raising beautiful irises. He had varieties from all over the world and delighted in sharing bouquets of them with his friends and relatives. At the time of his death he had over 600 varieties.
Johnnie Leonard and grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Casey Burgdorf and the Deacons of Powell's Chapel Baptist, Pat Ryan, Lynn Phillips, Larry Wrather, Ronald Dowdy, Mike Hartley.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Short may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Association.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Powell's Chapel.
An online guestbook is available at www.woodfinchapel.com
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Dwayne, please know of my (our) care for you in the loss of father/parent. We don't get to see you much at AGO, but remembrances of the past keep you in our care. tom moody
April 28, 2017
Bruce was a welcome sight to see when my family went to Powells Chapel. I send my deepest condolences to all of the Short family.
My fondest recollections of Bruce was how kind he & his wife were to my mother (Mattie Ruth Wrather) when she was dying. He volunteered numerous times to sit with my mom "just to chat" so I could go to my own Dr appts. He was truly a man of God & I'm so sorry that I'm too far away to pay my respects in person.
Debbie Principato
April 26, 2017 | Orlando, FL
I am sorry for your loss, he was such a joy to see him come in Cracker Barrel, I will miss him greatly, my prayers are with the family.
Shirley Thurman
April 26, 2017 | Smyrna, TN
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
April 25, 2017
Remembered By
Barbara fisher
April 25, 2017 | La Center, KY
For you, Mr. Short
Lucy Baltimore
April 25, 2017
My mother, Evelyn Lufkin Baltimore, called me to tell me of Mr. Short's passing. They were lifelong friends and she and I had been invited to come see his beautiful irises around Mother's Day. He had said that way I could pick out the bulbs that I wanted. I am so sorry that we will not get to have this visit with such a treasured friend. My sympathy and prayers are with his family.
Lucy Baltimore
April 25, 2017 | Murfreesboro, TN
Thoughts and prayers to all of you in the loss of your dad. So many memories of going to basketball games with him and my grandfather. A special man.
David & Donna Bucher
April 25, 2017 | Troy, OH
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I did not know him well, but his legacy speaks for itself. I know he is greatly loved and missed by your family and I'm sure you can take some comfort in the fact that he is with his beloved. I love you, Dwayne. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Lori Martin
April 24, 2017 | Columbia, TN