Troy Dewitt Short, 58 of West End, passed away on May 27, 2018 at Duke University Hospital.

Born on August 11, 1959 in Moore County to Clyde and Darlene Short. Troy was an Electrician by trade but his two biggest passions in life were his family and fishing. He was a member of the Sandhills Bass Masters.

In addition to his parents, Troy is survived by his wife, Donna Short; four children, Stacy Fowler (Jerek), Erin Widman (David), Ashley Short (fiancé, David); and Megan Short; two step-children, Justin and Jenny Shearer(fiancé, Steven); two sisters, Belinda Flinchum and Dillene Shanon (Bob); grandchildren, Christopher, Logan, Leigha, Kylie, Skylar, Payton, Alburey, Wyatt and Kayleigh; also survived by many other family, friends and fishing buddies.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 6:00-8:00PM at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2:00PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Troy’s name may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 2237 Camp Easter Road Southern Pines, NC 28387.

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Mr. Short’s family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers at Sandhills Sentinel.