Ricky Lynn Short

Mr. Ricky Lynn Short, 75, died Monday, October 6, 2025 at Piedmont Medical Center in Ft. Mill, SC. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 13, 2025 at Lando Church of God with Rev. Andrew Flippo and Rev. Ed Harris officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Lando Church of God.

Mr. Short was born September 29, 1950 in Fairfield County, SC and was the son of the late Barney Lee Short and Florence Porter Short. He was a graduate of High School through the GED system of York County. He was retired from Carowinds as a Maintenance Manager with over 30 years of service. Ricky enjoyed his trips to the mountains. He was a Veteran of the US Marines and a member of Lando Church of God.

He is survived by his companion Judy Collins; two daughters, Samantha Fisher of Edgemoor, SC and Crissie Wilson (Charles) of Edgemoor, SC; grandchildren, Brandon Fisher of Fort Mill, SC, Carbin Wilson of Edgemoor, SC and Caylee Wilson of Edgemoor, SC two sisters, Bonnie Myers and Patsy Edenfield both of Winnsboro, SC and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Beth Holt, his daughter, Jacquelyn Short and his wife of over 38 years, Peggy F. Short.

Memorials may be made to James D. Wessinger Chapter 19, 106 Hope St. Chester, SC 29706

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com