He was born January 23, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Hugh and Virginia (Gibson) Short.
Curtis was a proud member and very active in the NA community. He enjoyed fishing and music; but most important to him was his family.
He is survived by his children, Michele (Jon) Bryant and Duane Short; grandchildren, Alexandria, Lacie, Ashlynn, Kirsten, Kylie, Kaleb, and Sophia; great grandchildren, Lennox, Legend, and Raelynn; brother, Rick Short (Thea Norrod); nephew, Rickey Short and his children, Carter and Bailey; nieces Kaylan, Kady and Karli and the mother of his children, Ronda Yates.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James L. Short; niece, Kala Michelle (Short) McGlone.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9 – 11 AM on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Anderson Funeral Home, Springboro. Funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Bellbrook Cemetery.