Hurt…..Clyde Willard Roosevelt Short, age 78 of 606 Lynn Street, Hurt died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born January 13, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Presley Parker Short and Bessie Chumley Short. He was predeceased by four brothers, Ollie Short, Elton Short, Arnold Short, and Woodrow Short; and four sisters, Florence Miller, Augusta Doss, Lorine Trent, and Cordie Bradner. Mr. Short was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Altavista, a member of the Virginia National Guard and a former employee with BGF. He enjoyed gardening, working in his yard and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Betty McCormick Short of the residence; one son, Keith Short of Richmond; one daughter, Glenda Ogden and her husband, Kenneth of Altavista; one grandson, Gregory Ogden and his wife, Holly of Concord; and one great-granddaughter, Ava Ogden.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Church of God of Prophecy, Altavista by Rev. Steve Pittman, Rev. R.J. Reynolds, and Rev. Dennis Nichols. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Church of God of Prophecy, Altavista, and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.