SALEM - William E. Short, Sr. passed away on Sat., Jan. 9, 2016 at Chesapeake Woods Center. He was born in Secretary on the Baker Farm on Jan. 31, 1935 and was a son of the late Thomas and Bessie Wilkerson Short. Mr. Short attended schools in Vienna and has lived in Salem for over 50 years. He served in the Army National Guard. On Oct. 1, 1954, he married the former June Mowbray. Mr. Short worked for the Dorchester County Roads Board for 33 years. During that time, he enjoyed working for various farmers. Mr. Short also had worked with Skeeter Johnson. He was member of Linkwood Salem Volunteer Fire Company and Chateau Church, where he served has an usher. Besides his parents, Mr. Short is preceded in death by a brother, Roger Short, Sr.; four sisters, Anna Short, Carolyn Short, Mary Wiggins and Nora Myers; two brothers-in-law, Lawrence Knauer and Edward Hurley; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Short. He is survived by his wife, June Short of Salem; a son, William E. "Billy" Short, Jr. and wife Dianna of Salem; two grandchildren, Jessica Short and William E. "Wes" Short III both of Salem; two sisters, Barbara Hurley of Salem and Virginia Tolley and husband David of East New Market; two brothers, George Short of Cambridge and Harry Short of Secretary; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Wed., Jan. 13, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Dorchester Memorial Park with Rev. Larry Wroten officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Linkwood Salem Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 266, Linkwood, MD 21835 or Chateau Community Church, c/o Nancy Coates, 3981 Ocean Gateway Linkwood, MD 21835. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.