Thomas Joe Short, Hemit, Calif.
Emporia native Thomas Joe Short of Hemit, Calif., died March 2, 2007, of heart failure. He was 42.
Mr. Short lived in Calilfornia for several years and worked in construction.
The son of Morris and Mildred Cole Short, he was born July 9, 1964, in Emporia.
Mr. Short is survived by his mother, Mildred Thompson of Alamo, Texas; and his father, Morris Short of Derby. He is also survived by aunts and uncles in the Emporia area.
A sister, Teresa Ann Short, died earlier.
Mr. Short was cremated. The memorial service will be held in Emporia at a later date.