Emil E. Short, 83, of Wallback, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 24, 2018, after a lengthy illness.
Emil was born June 20, 1934 in Roane County to the late Tracy and Beatrice Short. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
He graduated from Clay High School in 1952, served in the Army, and afterwards he moved to Elyria, OH, and worked for companies such as Fruehauf Trailers before retiring from Moen Corp in 1996. Emil inevitably moved back to his beloved family home. He enjoyed a variety of sports, fishing, hunting and telling stories of his adventures growing up. Emily was a member of the BC&G Railroad Co-Op in Dundon, along with his wife.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 62 years, Carolyn S. Short of Wallback; son, James M. Short of Elyria, OH; daughter, Kimberly A. Short of Wallback; one grandson, Jeremy M. Short (Fares) El Paso, TX; one granddaughter, Amy N, Short of Broken Arrow, OK; three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Ed Seymour of Spencer; sister-in-law, Uldean ”Bea” Short of Springfield, Mo; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation services are being arranged by Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home, Clay. A memorial service will be arranged at Slate Memorial Cemetery at a later date. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carrlwilsonfuneralhome.com.
