Jonathan C Short

Jonathan C Short

May 29, 1979 - June 21, 2023

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Jonathan C. Short, 44, of Towson, MD, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2023.


Born on May 29, 1979, Jonathan was the son of Georgia Smith. He was a graduate of the Free State Program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, APG. He immediately joined the US Army following graduation. He served for 12 years, with posts in many parts of the world. Most recently, he was a member of the Special Opeations Command. He was justly proud of his service to his country and was awarded Soldier of the Year at APG.


Jonathan enjoyed painting, but his first love was his daughter. His “happy place” was any time he could spend with his nieces and nephews. Jonathan was truly a family guy.


Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughter, Olivia Leona Short; his siblings, Amber Bond, Hollister Short, Modesta Kalisch, and Jenna Hulseman; and his nieces and nephews, Daniel, Jason, Jessica, Devon, Alec, Ryan, Nathan, Tyler, Ava, Alyssa, Sophia and Keira.


A visitation will be held Friday June 30, 2023 from 6-8:00 pm at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, 333 S. Parke St., Aberdeen,MD 21001, with a service Thursday July 6 at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Garrison Forest Cemetery in Owings Mills on Thursday July 6 at 2:30 pm. Contributions in Jonathan’s memory may be made to the National Center for PTSD (www.ptsd.va.gov).

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Fri Jun 30, 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Thu Jul 6, 2023 @ 11:00 AM EDT
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Thu Jul 6, 2023 @ 2:30 PM EDT
Garrison Forest Cemetery • 11501 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mill, MD 21117
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Kayla
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I will never forget you splurging on Cheesecake Factory for the whole house you and your presence will be greatly missed we love you “uncle Jon” -kayla
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Robert Blumstein
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I don’t remember anything specific. Everyday at work Jon filled the cavernous super garage space where we worked in Quantico with his huge heart. He was always volunteering his services, food, place, you name it to help out on or off the job. So much so that it was somewhat off putting at first; but, I grew to appreciate greatly him soon enough. He was tremendously knowledgeable about the subject and was nonpareil UAS pilot. I’m glad to have known him and call him friend.
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Ava
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I could talk about how much he’s changed my life all day, he was the best uncle anyone could ask for, and I never thought that one day we’d be planing his funeral. Words can’t describe how much I miss him. May he rest in peace🕊️
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Greg Fowler
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Jonathan was the most generous guy I've known, with the hugest heart. I'm very saddened of his loss, and my thoughts go out to everybody that had the privilege of knowing him.
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Neil
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I met Jon around 2015 in Afghanistan. Really great guy on a similar path. When he found out I was dealing with some major stomach issues that were debilitating(30lb weight loss, inability to process nutrients), he gave me a remedy he stumbled across when he went through his stomach cancer. I started taking iron and potassium supplements, and it miraculously helped me get rid of all my issues! I owe him more than anyone could imagine for that! I did get to tell him how it helped me, but I'll always be thankful for his advice.

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