Thomas “Tommy” Wynne Short Sr.

February 1, 1936 - July 5, 2024 (88 years old)

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Thomas “Tommy” Wynne Short Sr.

February 1, 1936 - July 5, 2024 (88 years old)

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Thomas Wynne Short Sr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-07-09T22:00:00
End: 2024-07-10T00:00:00
Location: Owen Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Wynne Short Sr. of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, who passed away on July 5, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Marcella McBride Short; his former wife Janice Short; his close friend Betty Melton; his brother Richard Howard Short, Jr.; and his grandson Jonathan Abernathy.

He is survived by: his children, Thomas W. Short, Jr. (Susan Hudgins-Short), Kim Clarke (Wilson Clary) and Karen Kee (Jerry Kee); his stepchildren, Troy Reickard, Tammy Jasper (Eric Jasper) and Teresa Ferguson (Clay Ferguson); his grandchildren, Thomas W. Short, III (Jennifer), Kadison Clarke (Olivia), Marcella Watson, Lauren Watson, Whitney Finley (Andrew) and Tyler Kee (Jamie); his stepgrandchildren, Taylor Smith, Amber Jackson, Tyler Ferguson and Tori Ferguson; and his great grandchildren, Kaelyn Short, Nicholas McClelland, Cohen Clarke, Mia Trujillo and Bennett Kee.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://www.lls.org).

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July 7, 2024

Dina Lancaster wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry for your loss. Mr. Tommy was a awesome person. Enjoyed getting vegetables from him and listened to his fishing stories. He showed me how to make crappie jigs and told me how to catch crappie. He will truly be missed. Love James Ray Lancaster and family.”