Larry Short Sr.

SELBYVILLE - Larry Short Sr., of Selbyville, died suddenly Friday June 20, 2008, at his home.

He was originally from Wilmington and attended Conrad High School.

Larry worked for the U.S. Post Office for 36 years and retired in 1996.

He moved to Sussex County 10 years ago, where he drove a school bus.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Janet Short; his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Lue Luc; and his grandchildren, Tyree Short, Skylar and Christian Luc and Marc Dixon, all of Middletown. Also survived by his sister, Carol Coggins of Dover; his brother, Bruce Short of North Carolina; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Short Jr.

He will be greatly missed.

A viewing will be Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover, where services will begin at noon.

Burial will be private.