JAMES A. SHORT, age 75, beloved husband of the late Diana (nee Hunt); loving father of Suzanna Short, Clinton Bain, and Karri Lutsock (Keith); grandfather of Alyssa, Zoly, Zack and John; honorary father of Jason Turner and honorary grandfather of Malik and Laila; brother of the late Patricia Probst; uncle of many and loved by all who knew him.  Proud U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.  Passed away unexpectedly January 13, 2025.  Funeral Service Friday, January 24, at 11 A.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, where friends may call THURSDAY 3-7 P.M.  Inurnment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date.