Robert L. Short's Obituary
Robert L. Short, 76, of Clinton, died Friday, March 27, 2009.
Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in his honor to Decatur Memorial Hospital, Cancer Care Institute of Central Illinois, or 2nd Chance for Pets.
Bob was born January 27, 1933 in Heyworth, son of Owen and Eileen Cunningham Short. He married Joan Lowe on November 29, 1956. He proudly served his country in United States Army during the Korean War. Bob worked for GTE Telephone for 37 years.
Surviving are his wife, Joan; three sons, Mike Short, of Clinton, Steven Short wife, Linda of Clinton, Phillip Short, of Scottsdale, AZ; one step-great grandson, Trevor Blue; his mother, Eileen Short, of Bloomington; and his sister, Doris Dash, of Normal.
He was preceded in death by his father.
The family of Robert L. Short is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL.
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