Christopher Ryan Short, 45, of Morganton, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Christopher was born July 12, 1978, in Burke County, to Joan Poteat and the late Andre Short. Christopher was employed as a machinist at SGL Carbon Corporation, in Morganton, alongside his son. He enjoyed spending time with his family and young grandson. Christopher always kept busy and invested a lot of time working on trucks and wood logging although his passion was flying.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Andre Short and significant other Zoe Hull; daughter, Alexis Plemmons and significant other Grayson Rozzell; grandson, Nikolas Rozzelle; grandmother, Mavis Harvey and husband John; a sister, a brother and the mother of his children.

A Celebration of Life for Christopher Ryan Short will be held at Mount Home Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM

An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.