Lillard Booker Short-66 of Greensburg

Lillard Booker Short, 66, of Greensburg, passed away at 7:02 a.m. on July 7, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana in Columbus. He was born on April 11, 1957 in Seymour, the son of Albert and Wava (Hockinsons) Short. He graduated from Jennings County High School in 1976 and received his Master’s Degree from Indiana University. He was a member of the Disabled American Veteran’s at Lawrenceburg. He was retired from the United States Marine Corp. Lillard enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, golfing, fishing and boxing. He was married to Karen Janice Newsome on November 19, 1979 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2005.Survivors include his daughter, Linda Michelle (Jason) Brown of Greensburg; his sisters, Frances “Jeannie” Golden, Rachel Short, Mary Senior and Hazel Short-Letts; his twin brother, Willard “Boonie” Short and his brother, David Short; his grandchildren, Breanna (Noah) Dougherty and Brayden Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Karen Short; son, Michael James Short; granddaughter, Brooke Wright; sisters, Linda K. Short and Nancy Short; brothers, Otis Short and Dale Short. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marines Toys for Tots through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com