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    Mr. Donald  Ray Shorts
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    Mr. Donald Ray Shorts

    September 19, 1975 - December 10, 2017

    Donald Ray was born on September 19, 1975 in Fayette, Mississippi to John Clyde Shorts and Susie Mae Cruel Shorts. He confessed Christ at Poplar Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age. He attended Jefferson County School District in Fayette, Mississippi. Donald Ray’s hobbies included fishing, detailing cars, training his dog, and playing with his nephew MJ. Donald Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Rayunna Shorts; father, John Clyde Shorts; maternal grandparents, Melvin Cruel and Marie Starks Cruel; paternal grandparents, Elle Shorts and Ollie Mae Shorts. Donald Ray leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and compassionate mother; Susie Mae Cruel Shorts of Fayette, Mississippi; five brothers, Marlon (Irine) Shorts, Sr., of Fayette, Mississippi, Tommy Fleming, Sr. and John Clyde Fleming of Roxie, Mississippi, Jonathan Shorts and Joshua Shorts of Fayette, MS; one sister, Marilyn Nelson of Meadville, Mississippi; four aunts, Rosie (A.J.) Carpenter of Lorman, Mississippi; Mildred (M. C.) Whitlock of Jackson, Mississippi; Ollie Mae Williams of Ferriday, Louisiana, and Virginia Cruel of Gretna, Louisiana; three uncles; Roosevelt (Shirley) Cruel and Joseph (Mary) Cruel of Fayette, Mississippi, and Edward (Fannie) Shorts of Monroe, Louisiana; sixteen nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. Online condolences may be made at www.westgatefh.com.

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    Donald Ray was born on September 19, 1975 in Fayette, Mississippi to John Clyde Shorts and Susie Mae Cruel Shorts. He confessed Christ at Poplar Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age. He attended Jefferson County School District... View Obituary & Service Information

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