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Mr. John Carl Short Sr.
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Mr. John Carl Short Sr.

September 3, 1945 - August 13, 2020

John Carl Short Sr., 74 of Felton, Delaware passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 13, 2020. John was born in Sandtown, DE on September 3, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Ruth Anna Short; his sons William Michael; Kevin Dwayne; and his brothers; William; and Matthew. John was a lifetime resident of Sandtown, Delaware. He retired after 29 years of service with George & Lynch and prior to that he was employed by Reichhold Chemicals (formerly Standard Brands Chemical Company). He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W., American Legion Post 29 and the Harrington Moose Lodge. John was a Vietnam Veteran and served as a Paratrooper in the Army with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. He is survived by his loving wife; Louise; his son; John Jr. and his wife Shelly; his daughter Angel and her husband Chris; his sisters; Bessie; and Evelyn and a special niece; Joni Lou. In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to American Legion Post 29, P. O. Box 518, Denton, Maryland 21629 or Delaware Hospice at 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901 (memo note John Short memorial). A visitation will be held on Monday, August 17, 2020 from 3-4pm at Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home at 106 W. Sunset Ave. Greensboro, Maryland.

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John Carl Short Sr., 74 of Felton, Delaware passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 13, 2020. John was born in Sandtown, DE on September 3, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Ruth Anna... View Obituary & Service Information

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