Memorial services for Mr. Terry Phillip Short, age 59, of Manchester, TN,
will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 13, 2016 at New Union Church
of Christ with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Visitation will be
from 1:00 PM until time of service at the church. Terry passed away on
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN.
Terry was born in Winchester, TN, the son of the late James Lewis Short,
Sr. and Zethel Christine Clayton Short. He was employed by Sain
Construction Company as a carpenter and was a member of New Union Church
of Christ. Terry loved reading and discussing the scriptures, working
with wood, music and playing the guitar, and spending time with his wife,
children, and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Terry was also preceded in death by one
brother, Sam Short of Manchester. He is survived by his loving wife of
42 years, Donna Pearson Short of Manchester; one son, Matthew DeWayne
(Laura) Short of GA; one daughter, Jessica Marlene (Adam) Perry of NC;
three brothers, James “Jim” (Rita) Short, Jr. of Wartrace, John Timothy
(Henrietta) Short of NC; Randy (Kathy) Short of Brazil; two sisters,
Peggy (William) Womack and Betty (Arthur) Ruch, both of Winchester;
grandchildren, Samuel Vanden Bergh, Kacy Vanden Bergh, Leanna Perry, and
Kaylee Perry; a special sister-in-law, Lisa Short of Manchester; special
nephew, Ethan Short of Manchester; and several nieces and nephews.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE SHORT FAMILY