Bobby Short's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2026 in Wise, Virginia

Bobby Short

June 11, 2026

Wise, Virginia

Bobby Short's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2026 in Wise, Virginia

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Bobby Short Obituary

The family of Bobby Short (Wise, Virginia) announces his passing on June 11, 2026. Bobby is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Michelle Short; his daughter Elisabeth Short; his father Allen Short; his sisters, Barbara Wallace and Deb Dooley; and his nephew Kenny Rose.

He is survived by: his mother Geneva Short; his siblings, Rosetta Sexton and Dale Short; his nieces and nephews, Renee Wallace, Amanda Wallace, Rod, Patty Dooley, Nathaniel Dooley, Melanie Dooley, Stephen Rose, Josh Rose and AC Sexton; his great-aunt Flossie Hackler; and his close friends, Owen Powers, Sr., Owen Powers, Jr., Kyle Salyers, David Steel and Rick Colley. He is also survived by several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, a host of other relatives and friends.

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Sturgill Funeral Home



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June 20

Visitation

Sturgill Funeral Home
1621 Norton Rd SW, Wise, VA 24293

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June 20

Celebration of life

Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel
1621 Norton Rd SW, Wise, VA 24293

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June 20

Graveside service

Laurel Grove Cemetery
4812-4850 VA-74, Norton, VA 24273

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