James Short

James Henry Short (Jim), husband, daddy, papa, friend, teacher.

James Henry Short was born 11/24/1947 to Roedolph and Estha Lee Short in Big Spring, Texas. He went to meet Jesus on March 27th, 2025, surrounded by love. Husband to Jenice, Daddy to Margo, Joslyn, Bryce and Erin. Papa to Eathan, Justice, Tadelech, Madilynn, Dillon, Metne, Kalid, Andrew, Isabella, Hiwot, Nora, Lincoln, Isla, Marta, Ellie, Jaxon, Declan, Kayla, Zoey, and Lia. He was brother to LaNell, Elizabeth, and Laurel.

Jim received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education from Oklahoma State University. He worked for the USDA-FHA Rural Development for over 35 years. He then taught school in Guymon, Enid, and Chisholm, Oklahoma. He said he always wanted to teach; he just couldn't afford to. His joys were spending time with family, telling stories with friends and anyone else listening, and mentoring young men.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held Friday April 4th, 2025, at Emmanuel Enid, 2505 W Owen K Garriott Rd. Enid, OK at 10:00am. Graveside service will follow at 4:00pm at Hooker Cemetery Hooker, Oklahoma.

There will be a viewing open to the public, and with family Thursday April 3rd at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home 2800 N. Van Buren Enid, OK from 5-7pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cal Farley's Boys Ranch or to the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children.

Condolences may be made, memories shared, and services viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.