Bobby Lee Short

Bobby was born in Charlotte, NC on August 28, 1935, He graduated from Tech High School, attended Wingate College and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Appalachian State. Bobby served in the US Army. He was married to Dianne Edwards Short on August 20, 1988.

Bobby worked in insurance most of his life and retired from Equitable Insurance Company. His real passion was working for his Lord and he lived a life of faithfulness and commitment to Him. Bobby was a member of Benton Heights Presbyterian Church. He loved being involved in the ministry of the church and welcomed the opportunity to fill many pulpits in the absence of the minister. He had a beautiful way of expressing his love for others and his loving nature and kindness will always be remembered. His smile was contagious and would light up the room. "The joy of the Lord was his strength" (Nehemiah 8:10) and he spread that joy wherever he went. To know him was to love him. His family and many friends will miss him deeply but are comforted in knowing he has found his "Victory in Jesus".

Bobby is survived by his wife Dianne Edwards Short, brother Dick Short of Charlotte, in-laws Tim & Donna Edwards, Rick & Linda Edwards of Monroe, Verla Edwards of Myrtle Beach, SC and many special nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Minnie Parris Short, his sister, Pauline Mills, his brothers, Joseph Short and Frank Garrett; brother-in-laws Larry Edwards and Bob Mills and sister-in-laws, Judy Short, Jo Short and Neva Garrett.

Open hours for friends to sign the register book and leave condolences will be from 12:00pm until 4:00pm Saturday, December 12, 2020 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. There will be a graveside service in Lakeland Memorial Park Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 2:00pm. A service and celebration of his life will be planned at a future date to be determined. Memorials to honor Bobby's life may be made to BHPC Share the Light Fund, 2701 Concord Road, Monroe NC 28110 or to St. Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mr. Short