Mr. Richard Allen Short age 80, of Olive Hill, Kentucky passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his residence.
He was born October 20, 1941 in Carter County, Kentucky a son of the late Richard Cole Short and Lillian Violet Richards Short.
Richard started his work career as a General Contractor working with his father. He later started his favorite hobby, farming which he loved more than anything. Richard was a retired United Methodist Preacher and he attended Trough Camp Christian Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Short and Michael Short.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Elizabeth Kiser Short; one son, Richard Charles Short, of Olive Hill, Kentucky; two daughters, Sherri (Larry) Mynhier of Olive Hill, Kentucky, Emily (Darrin) Cushard of Lewis County; six grandchildren; Elisabeth Mynhier, Richard Nicholas Short, Arielle Short, Raven Short, Summer Short, Claira Holben, three great grandchildren; one brother, Jim (Gay) Short of Olive Hill, Kentucky; three sisters, Mary (Ronnie) Davis, Shirley (Jack) Lowe, Susie (Donald) Lambert all of Olive Hill, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Watson Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky with Brother Roy Lands and Brother John Lands officiating.
Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is caring for all arrangements for Richard Allen Short.
