Allen Dorsey Short, Jr

SOUTHERN PINES-Allen Dorsey Short, Jr., 92, formerly of Rockingham, died Saturday, October 29, 2022 at TerraBella Assisted Living in Southern Pines. Born in Vance County on June 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Allen Dorsey Short, Sr. and Lucille Robertson Short. He was a former member of the Rockingham Jaycees and the Raeford Kiwanis Club. He retired from Carolina Power and Light in 1990 after 37 years of service. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He also was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham, the United Methodist Men, and the Ledbetter Men’s Bible Class. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Marrow’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 2828 Morgan Road, Henderson, NC 27537 by Pastor Nadine Bobbitt. He is survived by one daughter, Allison Short of Southern Pines; brother, Gene Short of Henderson; two grandchildren, Matthew Allen Hunsucker of Southern Pines and Lori Short Wilson of Rockingham; and two great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Annie Laurie Tingen Short and son, Gregory David Short. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall of Marrow’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Anyone wishing to view Mr. Short may do so on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from noon until 5:00PM at J.M. White Funeral Home.