James was born on February 11, 1942, in Greenville to the late Hubert R. & Mary Jeanette (Hoover) Short. James is also preceded in death by a son, James Short; great granddaughter, Opal McGhee; and sister, Nancy L. Wallace.
James is survived by his companion, Judy K. Byers of Greenville; children, Denis & Roberta Short of Arcanum, Jeanne Phlipot & Glenn Morris of Versailles, Donald & Betsy Short of Englewood, Jimmy & Rebecca Short of Pioneer, and Jacquie Short of Pioneer; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
James served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a DJ at WDRK and WMVR Radio Stations. James was a member of the Ansonia American Legion and the Celina Eagles. James was an avid fan and collector of Elvis Presley.
A celebration of James’s life will be held Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Ansonia American Legion. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be given to Ansonia American Legion in James’s memory. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Short family.
