Jerry Shortes, 58 of Midland, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2002, in a local hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 3, 2003 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel Midland. He was born on November 15, 1944, in Howard County. He was a graduate of Forsan High School in 1963. He was a member of the Texas Association of Court Reporters. Mr. Shortes was a Court Reporter in Midland and went to work for Midland County in 1965.Survivors include; his mother; Corene O'Neill of Big Spring, step father; Jim O'Neill of Midland, one niece; Connie Shortes of Austin, one nephew; Chris Shortes of Amarillo.The family suggests memorials to the Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, TX 79701 or to the Texas Kidney Foundation, 1525 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75235 or your charity of choice.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.www.npwelch.com,