Harold Short

Harold William Short, age 84, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at a local Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Raven, VA and was the son of the late William B. Short and Millie Beavers Short. He was a 1947 graduate of Richlands High School. He served his country in the US Navy during World War II. Harold retired after 44 years as an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance where he served the Richlands and surrounding areas. He was a 50 year honorary member of the Richlands Masonic Lodge #318 AF & AM. He was a member of the Richlands Rotary Club for 47 years where he served as Past President and was the Treasurer for 21 years. He was a recipient of Paul Harris Fellow and the Skelton Fellow. He was a member of the West Fork Presbyterian Church where he served as a Trustee. Harold was a dedicated volunteer for the community. He was active in the local electoral system having worked the election polls in Cedar Bluff, Virginia. He was a volunteer at the Good Samaritan Food Pantry and helped build four Habitat for Humanity Homes in the area. Harold was the Justice of the Peace for the Richlands area for seven years and belonged to the Southwest Virginia Community Chorus. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph L. Short, and four sisters, Helen S. Bowman, Frances S. Whittaker, Doris S. Haddan and Lucille S. Nichols. Survivors are: His wife: Charlotte Doss Short Daughter: Anita J. Short of Raven, Virginia Son: Samuel C. Short and wife, Maggie of Charlottesville, Virginia Sister: Maxine S. Whitt of Swords Creek, Virginia Grandchildren: Justin D. Short of Berkley, California Brooke E. Short of Washington, D.C. Funeral services for Harold William Short will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Richlands Presbyterian Church, Richlands, Virginia with the Dr. Terry Morris, Dr. George Aichel and Rev. Dennis Hoffman officiating. Entombment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Friends may call Friday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Masonic services will be conducted Friday at 7:00 pm. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Good Samaritan Food Pantry; 106 Veterans Drive; Richlands, Virginia 24641 and West Fork Church; c/o Dr. Terry Morris; P. O. Box 305; Cedar Bluff, Virginia 24609 Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

Harold Short

May 7, 1927 - June 22, 2011