Michael Douglas Short, 46, of Holmes Mill went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Hazard App. Reg. Hospital following a long illness.  Born July 15, 1976, he was a lifelong resident of Harlan County.  Michael was a former tippleman in the coal industry before becoming disabled.  He was a graduate of Evarts High School and a member of the Closplint Baptist Church.  Michael enjoyed rabbit hunting and spending time with his daughter.

He is preceded in death by his father, Delmas Short; his step-father, Patrick Stanfield; his paternal grandparents, Gent and Hazel Short; and his maternal grandparents, John Henry and Rosie Kelly.

Survivors include his mother, Sarah Kelly Short Stanfield, Topmost, KY; his daughter, Remington Daunn Short, Holmes Mill; a brother, David Short, Holmes Mill; a niece, McKinleigh Short; three nephews, Chase Short, Mason Wood and Christopher Wood; and a host of other family and friends.

His visitation will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 1 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with the Reverend Mark Cook officiating.

Burial will follow in the Francis Heirs Cemetery at Holmes Mill with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Michael D. Short.