James D. Short, 67, of El Dorado passed away at his residence on Wednesday November 18,
2009. He was born February 17, 1942 in Hot Springs, Arkansas and is the son of the late James
Lindsey Short and Alphalee Whitted Short. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member
of the American Legion.

Preceding him in death are his parents, and most recently his wife; Barbara Jo Andrews
Short,who passed away December 11, 2008.

James loved woodworking and attending craft shows. He also enjoyed coordinating re-unions
and was very active with his 1960 Hot Springs High School graduating classe's re-unions. He
was a "fisherman" and enjoyed fishing, but most of all he loved his family and spending time
with his grandson.

Surviving him is his son; Jim Short (Jami), of Little Rock, Arkansas, a daughter; Donna
Starnes (Danny), of El Dorado, Arkansas, a brother; Danny A. Short of Tucson, Arizona, and his
grandson; Tom Starnes of El Dorado, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be held from 4-6PM on Saturday November 21, 2009 at Perry's Funeral
Chapels. Memorial services will be held at 1PM on November 28, 2009 at Mt. Tabor Church in
Hot Spring, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University, Little Rock, AR
72205