Franklin Short Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Franklin Short of McAlester, Oklahoma, who passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Short to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Frank James Short; his wife Carole Short (Dyer); his mother Ola Marie Short Bass (Davis); his grandson James Lee Short; his great grandchildren, Lane Crawley and Axtyn Short; his brother Billy Short; and his son-in-law Jerry Mullins.

He is survived by: his children, Nikki Short (McGee), Jeanette Mullins, James Short, Sarah Crawley, Buddy Short (Wynona), Talitha Beshear, Trent Campbell and Tonya McGee; his grandchildren, Brandin Short (Becka), Amber Crist (Kelly), Crystal Brown (Matt), Christopher Short, Dixie Don Short, Frankie Gene Short, LaTisha Dumire, Stephanie Crawley, Tabitha Crawley, Tiffany Pettinato, Jeffery Short (Lindsey), Justin Short (Nikki), Cassie Lawson, Chevy Beshear, Rodie Campbell, Nick Johnico and Gavin Russell; his great grandchildren, Brandin Short, Jr., Parker Crist, Nathan Crist, Jacob Brown, Kaleb Brown, Andyn Short, Christian Short, Maryn James Short, Ladyn Kay Short, Tison Johnson, Lilliana Dumire, Kinsley Dumire, Allie Lawler, Hayden Lawler, Madison Lawler, Bailey Winman, Brock La Rue, Aubrey Pettinato, Owen Pettinato, Frankie Pettinato, Gus Pettinato, Creeklee Beshear, Jettson Short, Greyson Short Novaleigh Lawson, Tayden Herrin, Acelyn VanAtta, Priscilla Short, Austyn Queen and Gracie Jo; his brother Jimmy Short; and his daughter Judy Hammer (Stewart).

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Tannehill Cemetery (5200 Tannehill Rd, McAlester, OK 74501).