Eric Short, 49, of Forney, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Kermit.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, June 7, 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 and Diana Lakey Short, was born Feb. 2, 1972.
He grew up in Perryton, 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.
Eric was a motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson with friends.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Chandler Short, whom he married on Nov. 25, 2017; his parents, Bill and Diana Short of Paris; two stepsons, Wade Willhite and Garrett Willhite; a sister, Billie Anderson and husband Michael of Paris; a brother, Mark Short of Paris; his father-in-law, Jerry Chandler and 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 and friends.
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