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James R. Short

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[January 14, 2015]  LINCOLN - James R. Short, 86, of Lincoln passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 11:50 a.m. at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln.

Visitation: 1 p.m. Saturday January 17th at Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday January 17th at 2 p.m. at the funeral home

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln

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James R. Short, 86, of Lincoln passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 11:50 a.m. at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Pastor Paul Weber officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

Burial will be held at a later date at Bethel Cemetery at rural Emden.

James Russell Short was born on March 15, 128 in rural Atlanta the son of Lawrence and Grace Mammen Short.
He was united in marriage to Joyce Marie Johnson on June 11, 1946 . She preceded him in death on April 22, 2012.

Surviving Mr. Short are his children: Zelma Martin of Atlanta, Billy J. Short of Lincoln. Four grandchildren: Danny Martin, Josh (Chrissy) Short, Jenny (Doug Gellner)Martin, Tiffany (Brent) Winebrinner. Nine great grandchildren. Two sisters: Mary (Carl) Smith of Atlanta and Sue Van Horn of Riverton.

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He was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Robin Tackett, half brother: Lester Short, three brothers: Tom Short, Lowell Short and Robert Short.

Mr. Short was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1250 and was a 4th degree Knight.

Jim farmed in East Lincoln Township for many years. He also delivered fuel for Logan Butane, Riechle and Illico.
He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed taking his grandchildren coon hunting. He also enjoyed his trips around the country block in a wagon being pulled by his Belgian horses.
Memorials may be made to his family.

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