Eric Red Short

Eric Red ShortEric Lawrence Short was born December 28th, 1959 at Harmon Air Force near Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada. Eric grew up in El Paso, Texas and worked in the oil field service industry in West Texas for 30 years. Eric never met a stranger, took great care of his family and friends and had a Heart of Gold. His hobbies were fishing and gardening.Eric was preceded in death by his wife Sandra of Midland, his grandparents Richard and Emilie Lewis of Lamesa and his uncle David Lewis of Orange. He is survived by his mother Katherine Lewis, his brother Clayton Short, his sister Maria Short, sister in law Ercilia Short and his three nephews Daniel, Christopher and Brandon Short all of El Paso.Eric has left the following message for all his family and friends;I am in a great place now. I am the sunshine and moonlight. I am the rain and the wind. Please remember me when the birds chirp, or you see a shooting star. Please enjoy the good things in life, and although I am no longer there in person I did not die.A private memorial will be held at Erics favorite fishing hole at a later date.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,