George Wiley Short, age 68, of Shelby, NC, died Monday July 6, 2015 at his home. Born in Gaston County on June 6, 1947 he was the son of the late Alexander Thomas and Virginia Gertrude Patterson Short.

Private memorial service will be held.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Guest register available at WWW.Cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com