James Dean Short

James Dean Short, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, joined his risen Savior on October 28, 2026. Born October 21, 1961 in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late J.D. Short and Doris Camp Short. Dean was also preceded in death by his brothers Steve Franklin and Bill Short.

Dean graduated from Kings Mountain High School and worked at FMC Lithium for 25 years. He had a servant's heart and was always willing to help anyone in any way he could. He honed his talent for being handy, able to fix just about anything--or at least give it a try. Dean had a long list of projects he was working on at any given time, often simultaneously. He enjoyed flea markets and bringing his new-found treasures home to show them off.

Dean loved his Lord and he loved his family. He was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife Talina and he enjoyed close relationships with his entire family and extended family. He could often be found loving on and spoiling his grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 45 years: Talina Taylor Short

Children: Steven Short and Monica Miller (Michael), all of Kings Mountain

Siblings: Randy Short (Faye), Darlene Cadwallader, and Lori Biggers (Jeff)

Siblings-in-Law: Dena Blalock (Reggie), Dana Thomas (Mickey), Deandra Morgan (Robbie), Kim Taylor, Brandon Taylor, Dallas Taylor, and Mike Pressley

Grandchildren: Autumn Nicole Short, Steven Lee Short, Jr., Benjamin Eli Short, Makayla Miller, McKenzie Miller, and Madelyn Miller

Dean is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a memorial service at a date and time to be announced at Kings Mountain Church of the Nazarene.

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