Preston Short Obituary
We bid farewell to Preston Short (Wadesboro, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Preston touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellison Ross Short and Barnice Williams Short; and his brothers, Harold Short, Vero Short, George Short and Ben Short.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Dawkins Short; his children, Kate Walton (Greg) of Pinehurst, Terri Hardison (Bill) of Chesterfield, SC, Lindy Lenz (Henry) of Morven and Jeff Short (Salena) of Burnsville; his grandchild Nikki Phillips (Tony) of Chesterfield, SC; his children, Shane Flake (Cindy) of Concord, Pagan Curry (Matthew) of Athens, OH, Cody Short, Matt Pitino of Burnsville, Lacy Pitino of Orange County, CA and Chance Hardin (Audrey) of Freeland, MI; his great grandchildren, Trevor Flake, Trevor Brewer, Ava Phillips, Kiersten Flake, Preston Phillips, Colton Hardin, Ryker Hardin and Grayson Hardin; his sisters, Margaret James of Seneca, SC and Martha Burns (Collier) of Wadesboro; and his nephew George Short (Melanie) of Morven. He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Masonic Home for Children, Oxford, NC and Gentiva Hospice of Chesterfield, SC.
