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Maxwell Franklin Short

Date of Death: December 24, 2011

Maxwell F. Short

Mr. Maxwell Franklin Short, age 74, of Winchester, VA, died Saturday, December 24, 2011, at Winchester Medical Center. Max was born in 1937, in Luray, VA, the son of the late Garland and Reva Short. He owned and operated the Melmax Room from 1970-1986. Max was a member of the Eagles Club, Moose Club, Elks Club, and the American Legion. Max served with the United States Army.

He married Margaret “Peggy” Gibson Short in 1982. His previous wife, Anita Mearkle Short, passed away March 27, 1980.

Surviving with his wife are two sons,(from a previous marriage); Scott Short of Winchester, VA and Jeff Short and his wife, Susan, of Salem, Virginia; step-sons, Michael Lee Clem, Jr. and James Albert Grose, Jr. both of Winchester; a grandson, Forrest Short, two granddaughters, they were his pride and joy, Krista Michelle Clem of Berryville, VA and Aleshia Maxine Grose of Williamsport, MD; a sister, Susan Short, of Oklahoma, and a brother, David Short of Luray, VA; many nieces and nephews on his wife’s side of the family.

His brother, Gerald Short, preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, at 2:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home with the Reverend Paul Campbell officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park with military honors provided by VFW Post 2123.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Maxwell F. Short Mr. Maxwell Franklin Short, age 74, of Winchester, VA, died Saturday, December 24, 2011, at Winchester Medical Center. Max was born in 1937, in Luray, VA, the son of the late Garland and Reva Short. He owned and operated the Melmax Room from 1970-1986. Max was a member of the Eagles Club,Continue Reading

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MITCHELL LEE CLEM JR left a message on December 27, 2011:
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Kathie Legge left a message on December 28, 2011:
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Debbie James Martin left a message on January 16, 2012:
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cathy johnson left a message on December 29, 2011:
Tom, Max thought of you as his brother. The memories you have are priceless, just remember , what goes around comes around.
John Dooley left a message on December 28, 2011:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Short family during their time of loss. Jeff, Susan, Forrest and Cael, our sympathies to you. Let us know how we can be of support.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Tom & Nina Vassallo left a message on December 27, 2011:
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Cheryl and David Gibson and Family left a message on December 27, 2011:
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Cheryl and David Gibson and Family left a message on December 27, 2011:
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Peggy Short left a message on December 27, 2011:
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MITCHELL LEE CLEM JR left a message on December 27, 2011:
WORDS REALLY CAN'T EXPLAIN ,there has been may times when we talked as friends and also as father and son , been there when things got tuff and always stayed on my butt ,,I will alwyas remember and love you for each and everything you have done for me threw out my years!!!
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Papaw, was the greatest man to EVER be in my life, a man who NEVER let me down, all I can say now is that I'm happy he's not suffering and in pain anymore, but man do I miss him with ALL of my heart <3 I love and miss you so much Papaw!
Kimberly Link-Nicholson left a message on December 27, 2011:
RIP Max! You will be GREATLY missed....Now I will have to root a lil louder for those "FORDS" come February!!
Kimberly Link-Nicholson left a message on December 27, 2011:
In honor of Maxwell Franklin Short, Kimberly Link-Nicholson lit a candle.
Kimberly Link-Nicholson left a message on December 27, 2011:
Max although I just seen you here a few months ago after many many years I will never forget our "FORD" discussions....i know you will watch over Peggy and all your family is their time of sorrow......RIP MAX you will be missed by those who knew and loved you!!!
Rebecca L. Swanson Stern left a message on December 27, 2011:
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Tonja Hewlett left a message on December 26, 2011:
Although words seem inadequate to express the sadness, my condolences to James and his family. May your memories give you strength and the love of those around you help through the days ahead. Tonja Hewlett
Krista Michelle Clem left a message on December 26, 2011:
Papaw, was the greatest man to EVER be in my life, a man who NEVER let me down, all I can say now is that I'm happy he's not suffering and in pain anymore, but man do I miss him with ALL of my heart <3 I love and miss you so much Papaw!
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Short family during their time of loss. Jeff, Susan, Forrest and Cael, our sympathies to you. Let us know how we can be of support.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Max although I just seen you here a few months ago after many many years I will never forget our "FORD" discussions....i know you will watch over Peggy and all your family is their time of sorrow......RIP MAX you will be missed by those who knew and loved you!!!
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Although words seem inadequate to express the sadness, my condolences to James and his family. May your memories give you strength and the love of those around you help through the days ahead. Tonja Hewlett
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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