HERBERT (HERB) SHORT was born December 30, 1921 and departed this life November 3, 2012 at the age of 90. He was the son of the late Smith S. Short and Julie Pratt Short.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Geneva.

Herb is survived by a niece, other extended family members and a host of friends.

Herb was born in Appalachia, VA. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1945. He lived many years in Xenia, OH with his wife and he retired from the County School System as a boiler maker. Herb and his wife returned to the Big Stone Gap, VA area after his retirement.

He was a member of Cadet Church and briefly served as a Deacon before moving to Ohio. After returning to Virginia, he finished his life as an active member for many years. Herb was loved by all and was a father figure to all the church members and many people living in the community.

-Written by the family