Marvin L. Short Sr., 75

SEAFORD - Marvin L. Short Sr., of Seaford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2008, in Doylestown, Pa. He was 75. Marvin was born in Dover, son of the late John W. and Margaret (Fehl) Short. He and his wife enjoyed spending summers in Ocean City, Md., and winters in Port Ritchie, Fla. Marvin was a devoted husband, father and family man who instilled his wisdom and love to all those around him. He loved his Lord, was a prayer warrior for his family and friends, and had a servant's heart. He also loved the outdoors and being on the water, especially fishing. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church, Ocean City Worship Center and Severn Covenant Church. He was lead mechanic at United Airlines for several years, and retired in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Claire (Messa) Short; five children, Donna (Mark) Cook, Aroda, Va., Lee Jr. (Carol) Short, Houston, Texas, currently serving as missionaries to Mexico, Jack (Maureen) Short, Severna Park, Md., Larry (Darby) Short, Cross Junction, Va., and Keith (Marinne) Short, Bunker Hill, W.Va.; 17 grandchildren, Tracy (Jeff) Pannozza, Tanya (Barry) Mackall, Joshua Short, Amy (Ira) Martin, Sarah Short, John (Denise) Short, Jacquline, Ronnie, Daniel and Michael Short, Martin, Ellie and Christle Short and Keith, Kevin, Kyle and Megan Short; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Mackall and Brooklynn Martin; a step-sister, Lenore Moffat, Dover, and his brothers and sisters of the Cole family, Will, Alan, Lee, Lance, Linda, Carol, Nancy and Fay. A funeral service was held Saturday Dec. 13, 2008, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown. Flowers are accepted or contributions in Marvin's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.