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Jessie Lee Short

December 23, 1942 — May 20, 2022

Jessie Lee Short was born on December 23, 1942 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, the son of the late Walker and Carrie Malone Short.

Mr. Short honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was self employed as a painter and was a member of USAA and American Legion. Jessie enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bird watching. He loved spending time with his friends and family.

Jessie Lee Short departed this life on Friday, May 20, 2022 in Milledgeville, Tennessee at the age of 79 years, 4 months, and 27 days.

He is survived by his sons, Mark Anthony Short and Jessie Lee Short, Jr.; daughters, Sharon Lorraine Roberts (Casey Roberts), Samantha Jo Short Burks (Jason Goodman), and April Dianne Short; brothers, Bobby Short and Roger Short; sisters, Faye Alexander and Jo Malone Keeter; 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Mary Josephine Short.

In addition to his parents, Jessie was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Short, Jackie Short, and Mac Short and his sister, Sandra Kay Short.
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Monday, May 23, 2022

10:30am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Monday, May 23, 2022

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450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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