Hugh Short

Hugh Short, age 94, passed away at his residence in Hurricane on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Hugh was born November 17, 1924 to Columbus Beacher Short and Lillis Gertrude Willard Short. Hugh graduated from Hurricane High School in 1944 and was the last surviving member of his class. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. After returning home, he started farming the land that he loved so much. He raised cattle and soybeans and was very conservative with his farming, he was dedicated to caring for his land. Hugh was a dedicated provider for his family and instilled many life lessons in his daughters and grandchildren. He was an avid deer hunter, enjoyed fishing and gardening. His family will hold dear the love he had for his land and farming practices.

Services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Browning Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Philip Brock officiating, a private graveside service will follow in the Sand Springs Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.

Left to cherish his memory are his special sister, Jimmie Warren of Hurricane, MS; his two daughters, Lucretia Fears (Johnny) of Tupelo, MS and Phyllis Wise (Ricky) of Thaxton, MS; three granddaughters, Tonya Bolin (Brian), Brooke Wise and Courtney Carlisle; five great-grandchildren, Ivy Kate Bolin, Lily Bolin, Harley Wise, Kennedy Gordon and Hayes Dickerson; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Iccy Smith Short; a sister, Elaine Graham and two brothers, Ferrell Short and Buren Short.

Pallbearers will be Kevin New, Phil Warren, Eric Frohn, Brian Bolin, Cason Short and Jake Hikade. Honorary pallbearers will be W.C. Jones, Leighton Weeden and Ronnie Stepp.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Saturday and from 1 to 2 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com