Jack Stone Shorter
June 15, 1942 ~ March 8, 2023
Born in:
Chatham, VA
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Jack Stone Shorter, affectionately known as Jackpa, 80, of Arden, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after his third courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Chatham, VA, Jack was a son of the late Samuel Washington Shorter. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Jean Brown Shorter, brother, Sammy Lee Shorter, and son-in-law, Leonard Fox.
Mr. Shorter retired from the H. Putsch Co., where he was a hand blown glass tool fabricator. He enjoyed NASCAR, working crossword puzzles, and watching sports. He loved cooking, keeping his lawn pristine, but most of all loved his family.
Surviving is his son, Robert Lee Vojtech (Karen); daughter , Lori Vojtech Fox; grandchildren, Lori Beth Clarke (Steve), Leigh Ann Leammookda (Kye), Lindsay Fox, and Robert Adam Vojtech; great-grandchildren, Harrison Clarke and Mia Leammookda; and dear neighbor and lifelong friend, Nancy Meadows.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Green Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lovelights Fund, c/o Messino Cancer Center, 551 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: March 11, 2023 10:00 am
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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So sorry for your loss. Jack was a very kind man.
Praying for God’s peace and comfort for you all!
Thinking and praying for all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jack’s family. He was a wonderful person who will be missed by all. Rest in Peace, Jack.
He loved you very dearly. We are so lucky and thankful for you Nancy!
Jack has entered a well deserved rest. He loved his family with his whole being and that smile will be greatly missed.
Jack my friend, rest in peace.
When I think of you I remember your sweet smile, kind heart, and wealth of wisdom. As my neighbor you taught me your recipe for potato soup! The best I’ve ever tasted.
I always enjoyed watching you and your dear friend, Gene Meadows, mow your lawns in the summer. What great fun you two friends had!!
Although you braved cancer much like a fierce warrior, I remember your mischievous laughter when you spoke about the latest things your precious great grandchildren had been doing. Your heart swelled with pride and joy.
It is now time for you to rest in peace. I shall remember you with fondness.
Connie White