Charles Raymond Short Jr.

SHORT Charles Raymond Short, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the age of 73. Beloved husband and high school sweetheart of Rosalie Winn Short of 50 years, loving father of Natalie Short and Robert Short (Suzanne), grandfather of Carley, Lauren and Ashley, brother of Jackie Hubert, brother in law of John Winn(Carole) and survived by many other relatives and friends. Charlie was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, coach and friend. He was very caring and giving, but most of all unselfish who always gave his time to others. Charlie loved life but most of all spending time with his family especially, "Charlie's Angels", Carley, Lauren, and Ashley. He loved to watch his granddaughters play softball, volleyball, and dance. Charlie enjoyed following the Northshore High School athletics and was their number one Fan. He is a role model to others and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. Charlie graduated from Martin Behrman High School and Tulane University where he received bachelor degree in electrical engineering. He was a proud captain in the United States Marines. Charlie enjoyed his career as an electrical engineer and the people he worked with at Dupont Laplace where he was known as "Superman." He continued to work into retirement as a consultant with Dupont. Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial service on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, 3900 St Charles Ave. Visitation begins at 10:00am and memorial service follows at 11:00am. The family would like to give special thanks to the pulmonary team at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, Illinois 60611, or Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church.