Jack William Short, son of the late George William Short and Betty Sue (Swinger) Hall was born July 6, 1968 in St. Louis and departed this life July 7, 2016 at the age of 48 years. Jack married Kimberly Jo Peterson on March 5, 1988.

He is survived by his wife, Kim Short, of Kennett; one son, Coby Jo Short of Kennett; father-in-law, Bob Peterson of Kennett; sister-in-law, Kathy Rogers and husband, Brian, of Kennett; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Mike Ross of Kennett, Mary and Don Davis of Kennett, Randy and Connie Swinger of Williamsville, Mo.; nieces and nephews, Drake and Magen Daniels of Kennett, Abbigail Daniels of Jonesboro, Grant and Holly Rodgers of Springfield, Mo.; five cousins; other relatives and many friends.

Jack was preceded in death by one son, William Garrett Short.

He was the owner and operator of Bootheel Ag Air Services, LLC.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center in Kennett.

A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 3 p.m. July 10, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary in Kennett with Rev. Jeff Long and Rev. Ed Jansson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kennett Educational Foundation/Athletic Fund.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.