Lincoln, Illinois
James R. Short
LINCOLN, IL - James R. Short, 86, of Lincoln passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Pastor Paul Weber officiating.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Burial will be held at a later date at Bethel Cemetery in rural Emden.
James Russell Short was born March 15, 1928 in rural Atlanta the son of Lawrence and Grace Mammen Short.
He was united in marriage to Joyce Marie Johnson on June 11, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2012.
Surviving Mr. Short are his children, Zelma Martin of Atlanta and Billy J. Short of Lincoln; four grandchildren: Danny Martin, Josh (Chrissy) Short, Jenny (Doug Gellner) Martin, and Tiffany (Brent) Winebrinner; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary (Carl) Smith of Atlanta and Sue Van Horn of Riverton.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Robin Tackett; half-brother, Lester Short; and three brothers: Tom Short, Lowell Short and Robert Short.
Mr. Short was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1250 and was a 4th degree Knight.
Jim farmed in East Lincoln Township for many years. He also delivered fuel for Logan Butane, Riechle and Illico.
He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed taking his grandchildren coon hunting. He also enjoyed his trips around the country block in a wagon being pulled by his Belgian horses.
Memorials may be made to his family.
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Persevere in prayer and take comfort knowing that "the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts ..." -Philippians 4:7.
PG
January 19, 2015
Zelma, Bill and Family,
Relieved to hear Jim was taken home to be with Joyce and the Lord. Peace and contentment to all of you. We have many good memories of all the good times.
Wish we could be there; we are in Kansas to be with our daughter since she has had health problems, and our plan was to be in Arizona for two months. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and thankful for all the special times.
Janet & Jerry Langenbahn
January 15, 2015 | Lincoln, IL
so sorry for your lose bill and josh
January 13, 2015
