Richard Austin Short, 24, of Grover, NC, passed away on August 29, 2020 at Atrium in Shelby, NC.

Austin was born in Gaston County, North Carolina and was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Bill Short. Austin was a member of Allen Memorial Baptist Church in Grover, NC. He received an Associates Degree from Cleveland Community College in 2014 and was employed by 84 Lumber in Grover. Austin loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and friends. He will be missed greatly by everyone who knew and loved him.

SURVIVORS: Father: Walt Hamrick of the home

Mother: Donna Short Hamrick and boyfriend, Darrell Ogle, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandparents: Marcella Short of Kings Mountain, NC, Ronald and Nancy Hamrick of Grover, Jennie Short, Kings Mountain, NC

Brother: Jeffery Wright, Kings Mountain, NC

Sisters: Heather Hamrick, Grover, NC, Nicole Wright, Gastonia, NC and Abbey and Alley Ogle, Kings Mountain, NC

Sister-in-law: Kristle Lovelace, Kings Mountain

Niece: Jessica Wright

Numerous Aunts and Uncles

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Allen Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Grover, NC

VISITATION: The family will speak with friends immediately following the service in the cemetery.

INTERMENT: Allen Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA