Donald Lee Short

Donald Lee Short, 82, of Little Rock passed away Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, 2019. He was born February 28, 1937 in Plainview, Ark. to the late Irvin Lee Short and Lola Lavere Lowery Short Keener. He was an active member of Markham Street Baptist Church for 49 years. He was survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Ann Roof Short of Little Rock; daughter, Kathy Tucker of Montgomery, Ala.; daughter, Donna Short of Brookfield, Conn.; son, Keith Short of Texarkana, Ark.; grandson, Casey Culberson of Montgomery, Ala.; and step-granddaughter, Maycee Goins of Redwater, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Lola; his sister and brother, Doris Gean Short Hunnicutt Orton and Bobby Keith Short. Don was employed prior to retirement as a printer by International Business Forms. Upon retirement, he worked part-time for the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department at Hindman Park Golf Course. He enjoyed playing tricks on friends and family including his buddies at The Como Deer Camp and at the golf course. In addition to his mischievous nature, he also pursued a life of service to others. He could often be found helping neighbors with yard chores and rarely missed a work day at church. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30th, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock. The funeral will be held immediately following at 11 a.m. His burial with military honors will then follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum in Alexander, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.