Hugh Carlyle Short Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Hugh Carlyle Short of Kannapolis, North Carolina, born in Gaston, North Carolina, who passed away on August 5, 2025 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Hugh Carlyle Short to pay them a last tribute.
As Hugh departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Hugh. Though Hugh may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his father Earl Short; and his grandson Matthew McCall. He is survived by: his mother Betty Hill Short; his wife Joan Sawyer Short; his children, Patricia, Jessica (Larry), Veronica and Tommy; his stepson Darryl Fox (Tammy); and his siblings, Rodney, Wendy and Tiny.
