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Harold Edward Short, 85, of DeGraff, entered into the arms of God on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.
He was born in Flatwood, Ky., on Aug. 14, 1933, the son of the late Orville and Clara Keeton Short.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Lee Short; a daughter, Sandra Smith; brothers, Curtis Short and Raymond Short; and sisters, Freda Short and Anna Waugh.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ruby Burke Short, a son, John Edward Short of Crescent City, Fla.; three sisters, Betty (Leonard) Slayers of Ashland, Ky., Delores Franklin of Flatwoods, Ky., and Joan Dearman of DeGraff, two daughters-in-law, Lori Short of Huntsville and Angie Short of DeGraff; five grandchildren, Ronnie Short II, Alan (Mindy) Smith and Douglas Smith, all of DeGraff, Joshua (Diane) Short of Quincy and Natasha (Steve) Hamby of Haines City, Fla.; 10 great-grandchildren, Aubrey Short, Andan Short, Addison Short, Courtnie Smith, Dylan Smith, Carson Copas, Jonathan Short, Layne Short, Landon Hamby and Grayson Hamby; a stepgranddaughter, Andrea (Mike) Schmidt; eight great-stepgrandchildren, John, Katy, Jessica, Caleb, Austin, Gabrielle, Annika and Vaughn; and many nieces and nephews.
Harold was a member of the DeGraff Free Will Baptist Church and began his career working for Hopewell Dairy in Bellefontaine before going to work for Super Food Services, from where he retired. He enjoyed raising a garden, mowing yard and yardwork, fishing and spending time with his family.
Deacon Mike Idle officiates a graveside service at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff.
Memorial contributions may be made to DeGraff Free Will Baptist Church, 100 N. Miami St., DeGraff, OH 43318.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in DeGraff and condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.