William Wayne Short

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Graveside services for William Wayne Short, 80, of Demorest, were held Sunday, Aug. 16, at New Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Dill officiating. Full military honors were provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post No. 7720, the Habersham County American Legion Post No. 84, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter No. 15.

  Mr. Short passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020.

  Born Sept. 26, 1939, in Clarkesville, he was the son of the late William Ben Short and Queen Elizabeth Maney Short. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Wendall Short and Johnny Short; and sister, Brenda Martin.

  Mr. Short retired from Lee Arrendale State Prison after many years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Short was a hard worker, loving husband and father.

  Surviving are his wife, June Lunsford Short of Demorest; sons and daughter-in-law, Mark Wayne Short of Demorest, William Michael and Angie Short of Clarkesville; grandchild, Caden Short; sisters, Betty Matskowsky of San Diego, California, and Debbie Champlin of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews also survive.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Shorts memory to Bible Way Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2424, Clarkesville, GA 30523.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.