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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of J. C. Short, and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
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WHEREAS, J. C. Short was born in Stanton, Tennessee, on June 19, 1927; and
WHEREAS, J. C. served his country with honor and distinction in World War II; and
WHEREAS, J. C. believed in a hard day's work, and he retired after thirty years of faithful service to General Motors; and
WHEREAS, J. C. and his beloved wife, Marie, have long been active in their community, and their work will go on even after J. C.'s passing; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his wife, J. C. is survived by his brother, Roosevelt (Norvell) Short; sons, James, Larry, and Juan Short; daughter, Carol Short; step-son, Jimmie (Tuhecha) Moreland, III; and step-daughter, Princess Smith; 16 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many other family and friends; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of J. C. Short, and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing Wednesday, February 15, 2012.