John Ward Short, age 77, of West Melbourne, Florida passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
A native of Fort Benning, Georgian John was born September 19, 1945 the son of the late Robert and Mary Short. John retired as Deputy Chief from the Melbourne Police Department and he was a former 82nd Airborne Infantry Paratrooper.
John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years: Christine; his son: Steven (Liz); his three grandchildren: Kimberly (Austin), Alicia, and Lauren; and his great granddaughter: Kinsley.
A graveside service for John will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 S US Highway 1, Rockledge, Florida.