James Robert Short Obituary
We bid farewell to James Robert Short of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 21, 2025 at the age of 87. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Robert Short to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Homer Short and Dessie Short (Harris); his wife Myrna Short; and his daughter Lynda Stout. He is survived by: his girlfriend Yvonne "Sandy" Lucas; his daughters, Leisa Goodwin (Dwight) and Lori Tomazin (Roger); his grandchildren, Carolyn Hefty (Daniel), Jay Hutchason (Sabine), Lauren Wells (Joey), Steven Wells (Paige), William Stout (Kim), Matthew Stout (Sam), David Wheeler (Leslie), Cara Jenkins (Gregory), Krista, Cass, Diana and Drew; his siblings, Jack Short (Joy) and Viola Wynn; and his son-in-law Bill Stout. He is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Schoppenhorst Underwood & Brooks Funeral Home (4895 N Preston Hwy, Shepherdsville, KY 40165). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
