Ronald Lee Short

Ronald Lee Short obituary, Alexandria, KY

Ronald Lee Short

Ronald Short Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alexandria Funeral Home on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Ronald Lee Short, 72, of California, KY passed away on February 16, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Edgewood, KY. He was born October 2, 1952 to the late Norman and Mary (nee Ziegler) Short in Dayton, KY. Ron was a member of Carthage United Methodist Church and a member of the Mt. Gilead Cemetery Board. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was stationed in Germany during his deployment. Ronald was preceded in death by his loving spouse, Jeanette "Jean"; step-son, Thomas Walling; his parents and two step-grandchildren. He is survived by three step-sons: Richard Walling, Michael Walling and Christopher Walling; step-daughter, Lisa Kimbler, two brothers, Wayne Short and Mike Short; niece, Tammie Martin; five step-grandchildren, one great-step-grandchild, along with several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, February 24, 2025 at Carthage United Methodist Church (3447 Carthage Road, California, KY 41007) from 10am until the time of funeral service at 12pm. Memorial donations may be sent to the Carthage United Methodist Church, 3447 Carthage Road, California, KY 41007. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com.

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