Herschel Short

Herschel Short, age 80, a McMinnville, TN resident and Cincinnati, Ohio native, was born December 14, 1940 and died March 3, 2021 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a pastor with Lighthouse Baptist Church, and the son of the late Robert Clyde and Martha Caldwell Short. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Alysia Gayle Short and great-grandson, Ryan Alford Partin. Mr. Short was married October 14, 1960 to Josephine Davidson Short. In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters and spouses, Colleen (Phillip) Jones of McMinnville, TN, Angela Renee Elliott of Lynchburg, OH, and Dana Marie (Stephen) Highsmith of Burnet, TX; grandchildren, Chad (Ashlea) Jones of Wamego, KS, Melissa (Rasheed) Thomas of McMinnville, TN, Lauren Hyles of McMinnville, TN, Lindsey Williams of Burnet, TX, Chelsey (Seth) Partin of Lynchburg, OH, Luke (Chelsea) Williams of Liberty Hill, TX, Noah Elliott, Christian (Beatrice) Highsmith of Spring Hill, TN, Andrew Highsmith, Caleb Highsmith, and Alec Highsmith all of Burnet, TX; and thirteen great-grandchildren and one on the way. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 in High’s Chapel with Billy Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Goshen, Ohio. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.