Mr. James Leland Short Jr., age 55, of Murray County passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Jacob Dillon Short.

Survivors include his son, James Leland Short III; daughter, Heather Short; three grandchildren; and many loving family members and friends.

The family of Mr. Short will receive friends at the at Peeples Funeral Home on Monday, March 15, 2021, from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital .

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. James Leland Short Jr.