John Raymond Short

Monday, January 13, 2020

John Raymond Short, 71, of Poland, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 12, 2019.

He was born Nov. 21, 1948 in Indianapolis to the late Clarence and Ruby (Grimes) Short.

He married Genevieve (Carter) Short in 1971, and she survives.

He was an avid fisherman and a member of the Cataract Yacht Club.

He was a gentle soul, and the world lost a good man but Heaven gained a good man.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Blake, and brother Ronnie Short. His sisters, Irene Newman and Virginia Woodbury, survive.

In addition to his wife and siblings, he is survived by several brothers-in-law who he was very fond of and felt as if they were his own brothers. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who he was always happy to visit with.

In his younger years he also played Santa Claus every Christmas not only for family but also community functions. He was also known for his fish frying abilities.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 16 from 4-8 p.m. at Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Cloverdale Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.whitakerfuneralhome.net.