Bud was born the son of the late Marvin and Margaret Short. Mr. Short had been a plumber and electrician apprentice at an early age and then served his country in the United States Navy and was a Korean War Veteran. He was formerly the Maintenance Superintendent for Magnolia Springs Apartments for 21 years and was retired from the City of Green Cove Springs, having served as the Public Works Director, Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. He was currently employed by Jeff's Excavating and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2020. Mr. Short also served on the Green Cove Springs Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years. Mr. Short was formerly a member of Black Creek Baptist Church in Penney Farms, FL and was currently a member of Decoy Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his brother, Woodrow Short and his sister, Donita Griger. Survivors include his wife, Alma Short; children, Jeff (Yessenia) Short, Marvin (Mary) Short and Welland "Buddy" (Kaye) Short, Jr.; 7 grandchildren, Marvin III, Bumper, Valorie, Holly, Nikole, Rena and Aleen and 3 great-grandchildren, Landon, Caiden and Dillon.
Bud was born the son of the late Marvin and Margaret Short. Mr. Short had been a plumber and electrician apprentice at an early age and then served his country in the United States Navy and was a Korean War Veteran. He was formerly the Maintenance Superintendent for Magnolia Springs Apartments for 21 years and was retired from the City of Green Cove Springs, having served as the Public Works Director, Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer. He was currently employed by Jeff's Excavating and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2020. Mr. Short also served on the Green Cove Springs Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years. Mr. Short was formerly a member of Black Creek Baptist Church in Penney Farms, FL and was currently a member of Decoy Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his brother, Woodrow Short and his sister, Donita Griger. Survivors include his wife, Alma Short; children, Jeff (Yessenia) Short, Marvin (Mary) Short and Welland "Buddy" (Kaye) Short, Jr.; 7 grandchildren, Marvin III, Bumper, Valorie, Holly, Nikole, Rena and Aleen and 3 great-grandchildren, Landon, Caiden and Dillon.
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