Donny Jerry Short, a native of Clarke County, Mississippi and lifetime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, February27, 2016 at approximately 5:00 p.m. at the age of 74. Donny was preceded in death by his mother Ruby Frankie (Short) Due and father Donald George Short. He is survived by his sister Dianne Steinitz and husband Paul, his sister Nina Jaster, nieces and nephews Jonathan Steinitz, Jessi Morrison, Cody Jaster, Tami Griess and Amy Jaster-Tedder and their families, as well as his loving companion of many years, Cherie Lewis and sons Ray and Ryan, and grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation which will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Thursday evening, March 2nd. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 3rd at 10:00 a.m. We love you Donny. Rest in peace.