Ronny Short Obituary
Ronny Joe Short, 84, of Oceana, Wv passed away Friday, August 15, 2025.
Born July 14, 1941 in Fanrock, WV, he was the son of the late Herbert and Delcie Trent Short.
Ronny was a truck driver and served with the 82nd Airborne Division.
He is survived by his children, Rhonda Jo Huston (Wayne) of Garrettsville, OH, Rell Carver (Debbie) of Cleveland, OH and Ricky Short of OH; sister, Helen Stafford (Ronald) of Beckley,WV and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Randy Sellards for his dedication in helping out taking care of Ronny and being a great friend.
In following Ronny’s wishes no services are planned.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
800 S Oakwood Ave, Beckley, WV 25801
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