Eric Short, 49, of Forney, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Kermit, Texas.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7th at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Eric, the son of William “Bill” Short & Diana Lakey Short, was born Feb. 2, 1972.
He grew up in Perryton, Texas where he graduated from Perryton High School. Eric received his Welding Certification from PJC, and his Pipe Fitter Certification from CEF in Dallas.
Eric was active in rodeos from an early age. He participated in high school rodeos, the PRCA, and the UPRA.
During his career, as a pipeline welder, he worked across the contiguous 48 states, Hawaii, and Mexico. He was currently working in Kermit, Texas.
Eric was a motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson with friends.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Chandler Short, whom he married on November 25, 2017, his parents, Bill & Diana Short of Paris, two step-sons, Wade Willhite and Garrett Willhite, a sister, Billie Anderson & husband Michael of Paris, a brother, Mark Short of Paris, his father-in-law, Jerry Chandler & wife Lana of Paris, his mother-in-law, Carolyn Chandler of Forney, and two nieces, Jacie Anderson and Mylee Anderson, whom he loved dearly, along with a host of family & friends.
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