Harold William Short
Age 74, of 1707 Stone Street, Tazewell, Tennessee passed away on Monday at approximately 4 a.m., on August 10, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Ivis, Kentucky on March 01, 1941, the son of Jolly and Clarinda "Amburgey" Short. Grandson of Alexander "Alex" and Jemima 'Mimi' "Sturgill Hall" Short; and William Riley "Champion" and Harriet Ritter "Whitaker" Amburgey.
Harold is survived in Death by his loving wife Barbara "Snurr" Short of Tazewell, Tennessee; two daughters: Pamela Short Overton of Pendleton Oregon, Edna Small of Tennessee; and one son: Willis and Miho Short of Lexington, Kentucky, four sisters: Jewell Baker, Stanton Kentucky; Emogene Collins, Sidney Ohio; Rena Mae Amburgey, Avilla, Indiana; and Ina Mae (Robert) Wynn, Piqua, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters: Armina (Wesley) Reynolds and Dora Lee (Willis) Back; One brother: Kenneth J. Short; and three brothers-in-law: Sam Baker, Arnold Collins and Issac Earl Amburgey.
Harold loved his wife Barbara and had what one would call a mountain wedding, Harold and Barbara had a loving marriage for almost 4 years this coming September. Harold loved his family and always ready to help anyone in need. In his younger years Harold worked in numerous jobs over the years, including the saw mills in Idaho with his brother in law Robert Wynn, and later in the auto manufacturing companies up in Michigan eventually he returned to Kentucky where up until the past few years he worked as a residential contractor remodeling homes. An avid car enthusiast throughout his life, he enjoyed building race cars for the drag strips where he proudly took home numerous trophies. The other drag racers called him "Grandpa" at the strip. Little did they know that Grandpa knew how to build a quick car. He was proud to having been raised and living most his life in Kentucky, and often spoke of his memories there. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Harold wish was to be cremated and his ashes given to his loving wife Barbara to be placed by her upon Black Mountain in Kentucky.
Age 74, of 1707 Stone Street, Tazewell, Tennessee passed away on Monday at approximately 4 a.m., on August 10, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Ivis, Kentucky on March 01, 1941, the son of Jolly and Clarinda "Amburgey" Short. Grandson of Alexander "Alex" and Jemima 'Mimi' "Sturgill Hall" Short; and William Riley "Champion" and Harriet Ritter "Whitaker" Amburgey.
Harold is survived in Death by his loving wife Barbara "Snurr" Short of Tazewell, Tennessee; two daughters: Pamela Short Overton of Pendleton Oregon, Edna Small of Tennessee; and one son: Willis and Miho Short of Lexington, Kentucky, four sisters: Jewell Baker, Stanton Kentucky; Emogene Collins, Sidney Ohio; Rena Mae Amburgey, Avilla, Indiana; and Ina Mae (Robert) Wynn, Piqua, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters: Armina (Wesley) Reynolds and Dora Lee (Willis) Back; One brother: Kenneth J. Short; and three brothers-in-law: Sam Baker, Arnold Collins and Issac Earl Amburgey.
Harold loved his wife Barbara and had what one would call a mountain wedding, Harold and Barbara had a loving marriage for almost 4 years this coming September. Harold loved his family and always ready to help anyone in need. In his younger years Harold worked in numerous jobs over the years, including the saw mills in Idaho with his brother in law Robert Wynn, and later in the auto manufacturing companies up in Michigan eventually he returned to Kentucky where up until the past few years he worked as a residential contractor remodeling homes. An avid car enthusiast throughout his life, he enjoyed building race cars for the drag strips where he proudly took home numerous trophies. The other drag racers called him "Grandpa" at the strip. Little did they know that Grandpa knew how to build a quick car. He was proud to having been raised and living most his life in Kentucky, and often spoke of his memories there. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Harold wish was to be cremated and his ashes given to his loving wife Barbara to be placed by her upon Black Mountain in Kentucky.
Harold William Short
Age 74, of 1707 Stone Street, Tazewell, Tennessee passed away on Monday at approximately 4 a.m., on August 10, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Ivis, Kentucky on March 01, 1941, the son of Jolly and Clarinda "Amburgey" Short. Grandson of Alexander "Alex" and Jemima 'Mimi' "Sturgill Hall" Short; and William Riley "Champion" and Harriet Ritter "Whitaker" Amburgey.
Harold is survived in Death by his loving wife Barbara "Snurr" Short of Tazewell, Tennessee; two daughters: Pamela Short Overton of Pendleton Oregon, Edna Small of Tennessee; and one son: Willis and Miho Short of Lexington, Kentucky, four sisters: Jewell Baker, Stanton Kentucky; Emogene Collins, Sidney Ohio; Rena Mae Amburgey, Avilla, Indiana; and Ina Mae (Robert) Wynn, Piqua, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters: Armina (Wesley) Reynolds and Dora Lee (Willis) Back; One brother: Kenneth J. Short; and three brothers-in-law: Sam Baker, Arnold Collins and Issac Earl Amburgey.
Harold loved his wife Barbara and had what one would call a mountain wedding, Harold and Barbara had a loving marriage for almost 4 years this coming September. Harold loved his family and always ready to help anyone in need. In his younger years Harold worked in numerous jobs over the years, including the saw mills in Idaho with his brother in law Robert Wynn, and later in the auto manufacturing companies up in Michigan eventually he returned to Kentucky where up until the past few years he worked as a residential contractor remodeling homes. An avid car enthusiast throughout his life, he enjoyed building race cars for the drag strips where he proudly took home numerous trophies. The other drag racers called him "Grandpa" at the strip. Little did they know that Grandpa knew how to build a quick car. He was proud to having been raised and living most his life in Kentucky, and often spoke of his memories there. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Harold wish was to be cremated and his ashes given to his loving wife Barbara to be placed by her upon Black Mountain in Kentucky.
Age 74, of 1707 Stone Street, Tazewell, Tennessee passed away on Monday at approximately 4 a.m., on August 10, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Ivis, Kentucky on March 01, 1941, the son of Jolly and Clarinda "Amburgey" Short. Grandson of Alexander "Alex" and Jemima 'Mimi' "Sturgill Hall" Short; and William Riley "Champion" and Harriet Ritter "Whitaker" Amburgey.
Harold is survived in Death by his loving wife Barbara "Snurr" Short of Tazewell, Tennessee; two daughters: Pamela Short Overton of Pendleton Oregon, Edna Small of Tennessee; and one son: Willis and Miho Short of Lexington, Kentucky, four sisters: Jewell Baker, Stanton Kentucky; Emogene Collins, Sidney Ohio; Rena Mae Amburgey, Avilla, Indiana; and Ina Mae (Robert) Wynn, Piqua, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters: Armina (Wesley) Reynolds and Dora Lee (Willis) Back; One brother: Kenneth J. Short; and three brothers-in-law: Sam Baker, Arnold Collins and Issac Earl Amburgey.
Harold loved his wife Barbara and had what one would call a mountain wedding, Harold and Barbara had a loving marriage for almost 4 years this coming September. Harold loved his family and always ready to help anyone in need. In his younger years Harold worked in numerous jobs over the years, including the saw mills in Idaho with his brother in law Robert Wynn, and later in the auto manufacturing companies up in Michigan eventually he returned to Kentucky where up until the past few years he worked as a residential contractor remodeling homes. An avid car enthusiast throughout his life, he enjoyed building race cars for the drag strips where he proudly took home numerous trophies. The other drag racers called him "Grandpa" at the strip. Little did they know that Grandpa knew how to build a quick car. He was proud to having been raised and living most his life in Kentucky, and often spoke of his memories there. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Harold wish was to be cremated and his ashes given to his loving wife Barbara to be placed by her upon Black Mountain in Kentucky.
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