Richard O Short

Richard O. Short September 2, 1933 - September 24, 2011 Richard O. Short age 78 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 2, 1933 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late John W. and E. Jeanette (Wilkins) Short. Richard was a graduate of New Palestine High School, retired from Navistar of Indianapolis after 33 years of employment and formerly was Vice President of Plywood Inc. also of Indianapolis. He served in the US Navy and was the first man in Hancock County to be drafted. He was a member of the Greenfield American Legion Post #119 and was an avid supporter of Bobby Knight and I.U. basketball and sports. He was an avid Colts Fan, loved construction and restoring older homes. He is survived by his wife, Carole (Thomas) Short of Greenfield, daughters, Tiese (Tony) Thomas of Greenfield, Trina (Richard) Burk of Greenfield, Michele (Fred) Lease-Johnson of Athens, GA, Julie ( T.J. Grossman) Lease of Carmel, sons, Justin Short of Chicago, Jason Lease of Indianapolis, sister, Donna Maupin of New Palestine, brothers, Donald, Arthur, Bill all of New Palestine, 7 grandchildren, Audra, Morgan, Drew, Sarah, Drake, Henri, Sam, 2 step-grandchildren, Josh, Kyle and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda (Brown) Short. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday September 29, 2011 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel of Greenfield. Burial will follow at New Palestine Cemetery with military graveside rites provided by the Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call Wednesday September 28, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278 Comments Justin: " Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your during this time of sorrow. May the memories of good times spent with your dad help you and your family through these difficult days. With deepest sympathy, Carol Carol Neu - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM