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Richard Short Obituary
Virginia Beach - Richard T. Short died on August 27, 2016. He was born on December 31, 1932 in Richmond. He was the son of Richard T. Short, III and Lucy Davis Short Parker. His grandparents were: Edgar William Davis and Lucie Blanche Sebrell of Sebrell; Richard T. Short, Jr. and Elizabeth Ophelia Lucy of Locust Grove Plantation. A former resident of Petersburg. He moved to Virginia Beach in 1965.
At time of death Mr. Short was retired. He was a manager of Equitable Life in Tidewater, a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, and a President of Timolat, Inc.
He was a Board Member of Southside Capital Corporation; Virginia Capital Corporation; Sadler Materials; Timolat, Inc. and other companies.
He was also a Board Member of: Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners; Louisiana Association of Independent Producers and Royalty Owners; National Association of Royalty Owners. He was a past member of Gulf Oil Corporation's Governmental Advisory Council.
He served as Vice Chairman of the Virginia Beach Erosion Commission between 1969-1971.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Capitol Hill Club, Farmington Country Club, Princess Anne Country Club.
He served on most of the Virginia Finance Committees of Virginia conservative candidates for Governor or United States Senate. He was a supporter of the Byrd Democrats for many years. He became a Republican about 1966.
A member of All Saints Episcopal Church he served as a member of the Vestry during the 1970s.
He was an alumnus of Randolph Macon College and a member of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
He is survived by his wife, Florence "Kim" Timolat Short; their son; James "Jas" and Heather Short and their children Brock, Luke, Jack and Kate, son; Marc and Kristen Short and their children Jonathan, Christopher and Savannah; daughter Katherine Short Franta and her children Gabrielle and Davis.
Donations can be made to www.barrierislandscenter.org/donate/
A visitation will be on Wednesday, August 31 from 6~8 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home Maestas Chapel located 1801 Baltic Ave, Virginia Beach. With a graveside service following the next day Thursday, September 1, 11:00 am at Hollywood Cemetery located in Richmond. A reception to follow at the Country Club of Virginia. To leave condolences, please visit www.altmeyerfuneralandcremation.com
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Marnie/Henry Morgan
August 24, 2019
Dick was known for his statesmanlike professional manner in business and a devoted husband and father.. I see his s mile and genuine pleasure at meeting his friends and joy of his family. I miss talking to Kim so I guess I should give her a call. Happy memories to all the family.
Mel Pratt
September 10, 2016
Dear Kim. I worked with Dick many years preparing income tax returns. I remember and greatly appreciated his unmatched honesty and integrity as well as his devotion and pride in you and his children. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Diane Pace
August 28, 2016
Great memories of a great man. Prayers to the family.
August 28, 2016
Dear Kim:Henry and I were saddened to read of your news in the paper this morning.We send our sympathy to you and the family. Dick certainly will be missed, known as a gentleman and stalwart community leader. The Morgans (Marnie and Henry)
Stan Sawyer
August 28, 2016
Linda and I send our love to you all. We give thanks for Dick's life and will light a candle in his memory in a church here in Sweden. God Bless and keep you during this time.
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