Ricky Wayne Short , age 70 of Iron City, TN passed away June 15, 2026 at home after an extended illness. He was a native of Lawrence County,TN, worked for Monarch Tile, and of the Baptist faith. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Craig Mason & Daryl Stamps will be officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are:
2 Sons- Justin Short Loretto, TN
Tylor Pesnell Anderson, AL
3 Daughters- Sheleigh Short Leoma, TN
Allison Short Austin, TX
Scarlett Johnson Killen, AL
3 Sisters- Janie Phillips Iron City, TN
Crickett Kimbrell Iron City, TN
Darlene “Boog” Jones St. Joseph, TN
10 Grandchildren- Brogan Mercedes Burbank, Hayden Elizabeth Hagan &
Angela Noel Martin
4 Great Grandchildren- Danielle Lynn, Andrew Wayne, Finley Elizabeth,
& Carter Paris
A Special Friend- Diane Risner
Preceded in death by: Parents- Willie G. & Velma Butler Short
Daughter- Tanna Pesnell
Sister- Barbara Jean Short
Nephew- Stacey Short
