October 17, 2022, 94, Goldsboro –

Andrew Jackson Short, 94, of Goldsboro passed away Monday, October 17, 2022.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 10 a.m. Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley. The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Short was born in Georgia on October 23, 1927, to the late Robert and Lola Johns Short. He retired from the United States Army having served in World War II and the Korean War.  

He is survived by one son, Robert “Gene” Short, and wife, Teresa of Goldsboro; one daughter, Cathy Short (Jerry Maley) of Goldsboro; four grandchildren, Angela Wolford (Chris), Jay Short, Stephanie Parks (Linwood) and Rebekah Short (Samantha) and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Edgerton Short, and two sons, Michael “Mike” Short and Jerry “Wayne” Short.

Services are entrusted to the care of Howell Funeral Home & Crematory in Goldsboro.