With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nelson Hayes Short of Cottontown, Tennessee, born in Nashville, Tennessee, who passed away on October 6, 2021 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelson Hayes Short to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Luther V. Short and Eva Mae Jackson Short; and his brother Vernon Short. He is survived by : his wife Delois Short of Cottontown, TN; his children, Randy Short (Brian Shreeve) of Goodlettsville, TN, Andy Short (Donna) of Cottontown, TN, Billy Short (Elisa) of Clarksville, TN and Tammy Allen (Kenny) of Cottontown, TN; his grandchildren, Dena Lashley (Micah), Ashley Lanius (Nolen), Trey Allen (Heather), Cody Allen (Tabby), Keely Apple (Derek) and Nicole Shumake (Justin); his great grandchildren, Jacob, Kennedy Joyce, Jack Lashley, Ryder Lanius, Lee, Logan Allen, Marlee Kate, Myla James Allen, Elsi Apple, Brady, Zach Barckley, Lucas Shumake and Gavin Hutchinson; and his great great grandchild Hensely Barckley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Austin & Bell Funeral Homes