of Wabash, AR
January 3, 1944 - May 4, 2015
Gathan ''Bud'' Short, 71, of Wabash, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Short was born January 3, 1944 in Manila, Arkansas to the late Gathan Ira Short and Mary Files Short. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Mellwood, Arkansas.
Mr. Short is survived by his wife, Diane Churchwell Short; one son, Gathan Clark Short (Patty) of Elaine; three daughters, Vonda Short Burns (Del) of Greenville, Mississippi; Roxie Short Griffin (David) of Nashville, Tennessee; and Gwendolyn Short Gschwend (Johnathan) of Lexa, Arkansas; one step-son, Dustin Young (Jennifer) of Kennett, Missouri; one step-daughter, Ladonne Westmoreland of Hornersville, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Brynn Burns Pustejovsky (Jake), Rhett Bateman Burns, Delton Cole Burns, Tyler Mathis Griffin, Carlie Hampton Griffin, Gathan Jackson Short, Sawyer Dane Gschwend, and Annalane Christene Gschwend ; two great-grandchildren; Elenore Lane Pustejovsky and Charlotte Caroline Pustejovsky; two sisters, Ollie Short McWilliams of Lakeview, Arkansas and Lottie Short Potts of Wabash, Arkansas; and one brother, Chester Lee Short, Jr. of Scott Mississippi.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of fifty-one years, Christene Williamson Short; a daughter, Rosanna Lane Short; two sisters, Mary Geneva Short and Wanda Short Myatt; and a brother, Chester Lee Short.
Funeral services for Gathan ''Bud'' Short will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Elaine Baptist Church. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Nathan Gorman will officiate.
Pallbearers are Rhett Burns, Tyler Griffin, Cole Burns, Jason Short, Jake Byrd, Mark Phillips and Norman Yarbrough.
Honorary Pallbearers are Sawyer Gschwend, Gathan Short, Carroll Ward, Ralph Jackson and Jim Knight.
Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Baptist Church, P.O. Box 208, Elaine, Arkansas 72333.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
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13 Condolence(s)
Cindy Hindsley
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
My thoughts and prayers have been with you all. Even though we know he is in a much better place does not make times like this easier. What a rejoicing time for Mrs. Christine and Rosie to welcome him home. I will always remember how much Jake thought of Pop and enjoyed spending time with him and Tyler. I smile every time I think of Pop calling Jake his "sweetie." I will continue to pray for comfort and peace for the days ahead for you all.
With Much Love,
Cindy Hindsley
jim
Sunday, May 10, 2015
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bud was a special gentleman . JIm Mayer
Robert & Darlain Perkins
Friday, May 8, 2015
We are deeply Saddened to hear of Bud's passing. We had a great trip to Alaska with Christina & Bud. And enjoyed him again when he brought Diane to visited us in Goldthwaite,Texas. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.
Andalyn Reese
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Vonda, Clark, Roxie and Gwen - I am deeply saddened to learn of Bud's passing. My family has so many great memories of many, many years of farming next to Bud in Mississippi and visiting with Bud, Christine and you all in Wabash. We were always treated like part of the family and I have so many good memories of jug fishing on the river, hunting at Po Boy Hunting Club and hunting on our farmland. Several times Christine made fun of us Mississippi folks wanting to know why there was an "r" in wash (warsh) but I could always laugh and make fun of her and Bud calling my husband Mike (long I sound) and rIght and lIght, etc. it was a joke we always tormented each other with. My son, Michael, almost made Bud break his neck once when he put a rubber snake in Bud's tool box in the back of his truck - I think he got whiplash trying to get away from it. We played pranks on each other all the time. I truly miss those wonderful years spent with Bud and Christine and I will miss both of them dearly. Prayers for all of you now for comfort and peach. Love you guys!
Sissy Wood Palmer
Thursday, May 7, 2015
I am saddened by the passing of Mr. Bud- Thoughts and Prayers to you all during this time. Hold on to your memories of your Dad & Mom- Love to you all Vonda, Roxie, Clark, Gwen and the whole Short Family
Rose & Don Brooks
Thursday, May 7, 2015
We are so sorry for the loss of Bud. May the LORD bless all of you and keep you in his care during this sad and difficult time.
Lesha Lederman
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Vonda, Roxie, Clark and Gwen- our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mr. Bud was always an encouragement to me growing up, he was a man that we as kids looked up to and valued his opinion. Even when we stopped to visit your parents a few years ago he was still the same Mr. Bud, still calling us all his kids. Remember your daddy and keep those memories in your heart always. Love to all of you.
Lesha Ward Lederman
Larry Johnston
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Bud. May God give you comfort and strength during this time of loss.
jim young
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
LOVE ALL YOU GUYSâ¤â—â—â—
Pat & Pete Hardy
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Sadden to hear of Bud passing, we always enjoyed our visit with him. Pete like to talk with him about Mississippi County. He was always
friendly no matter where we saw him.
May God wrap his arms around each one and give you strength during this difficult time.
fred an carol dortmann
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
rsp bud,you will be missed
Roland & Clara Williamson
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
May God give you all comfort at this very sad time. Will miss seeing him in the big truck in Elaine. You are in our prayers.
Greenway Equipment
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
We are all deeply saddenedt to hear of Mr. Bud's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the Lord lift you up and bring you His comfort amd strength.