Howard Daniel Short

Howard "Shorty" Daniel Short, 75, of Clanton died Wednesday, March 9, 2011. He was born on Monday, March 9, 1936 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late William Short and the late Lela Weldon Short. He was a Roofer. Surviving are her 3 Sons, Danny Ray Short of Oklahoma City, OK, Sandy Eric Short of Prattville, AL, James Howard Short of Prattville, AL; 5 Grandchildren, 2 Great-Grandchildren; 4 Sisters, Jeanette Smitherman of Clanton, AL, Delene Carroll of Clanton, AL, Sally Davis of Clanton, AL, Dorothy Wood, TN; 4 Brothers, J.W. Short of Alabaster, AL, Melton Short of Clanton, AL, Wayne Nelson of Clanton, AL, Gene Nelson of Thorsby, AL; Special Friend, Reta Salter of Clanton, AL. He was preceded in death by his 6 year old Daughter, Edwina Short; Sister, Jewel Robinson; Sister, Gertrude Hayes. Friends will be received from 5-8, Friday, March 11, 2011 @ Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 11:00 A.M.. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melton Short and Rev. Jeff Carroll officiating. Interment will follow in New Harmony Holiness Cemetery. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com