Wesley Lee Short, age 74 of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Circle of Life Legacy Village Hospice in Bentonville, Arkansas. Wesley was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 17, 1938 to Jesse Lee Short and Jewell (Berry) Short. Wesley served his country in the United States Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge. On July 1, 1994 he married Nita (Monson) in Rogers, Arkansas. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years and enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing, boating and spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed very much. Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ronald Short; one sister, Carole Short; Wesley is survived by his wife Nita of the home; three sons, Wesley Short of California; Shane Short of Colorado; Cody Short of Little Rock, Arkansas; two daughters, Debbie Quintero of California; Jennifer Enlow of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, Harry Short and wife Barb of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; two sisters, Sandra Gantt and husband Henry of Texas; Judy Short Denio and her partner Ed Brewer of Georgia; his special uncle, Louie Short of Mayflower, Arkansas; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Inurnmet services will be on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Fayetteville National Cemetery (700 Government Ave.) in Fayetteville, Arkansas with Marine Corps honors. Online tributes to the family may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas. Memorial 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Fayetteville National Cemetery 700 Government Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701