Roger J. Short, 72, of Closplint went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, following a brief illness at his home.  Born April 9, 1953 in Harlan, Roger was a retired coal miner after many years of service at Jericol Mining. Roger was a Deacon for 31 years at the Closplint Baptist Church and had also served as Treasurer. He loved his church and devoted his life to doing whatever needed to be done for it.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Short and Dora Bowman Short; and a brother, Marvin Short.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years, Maxine Shackleford Short, Closplint; three sisters, Margie Eldridge, Closplint; Katherine Hutchison, Crab Orchard; Joyce Bailey and husband, Ross, Evarts; and one brother, Ken Short and wife, Rhonda, Closplint.  Also surviving are his nieces: Bethany Rainey (Matt), Leslie Ann Pennington, Monica Whitman (Greg), Sarah Bennett, Sarah Bailey, Lisa Bailey, Marcella Bailey and Holly Simpson (Buddy); his nephews: Austin Short (Megan), Aaron Short, Benny Hutchison, Jr., Jim Eldridge (Heather), Calvin Eldridge (Kelly), Ben Eldridge (Lisa), Chris Short (Katherine) and Steve Shackleford; special granddaughter, Isabella Wright; special grandsons, Bryson Deleon and Joshua Wright; a brother-in-law, David Shackleford and wife, Freda, Williamsburg; and a host of friends and his church family.

His visitation will be held Friday from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11 am in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with the Reverend Rob Sage officiating.

Burial will follow in the Evarts Memorial Gardens with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.

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