Elijah James Short, infant son of Emma and Robert Short passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at St. Luke's on the Plaza. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, March 15, 2019 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel, Clinton, with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will be in the Mullin Cemetery, Urich, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Elijah Short Memorial Fund to help with medical and funeral expenses and can be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton.

Elijah James was the son of Robert William and Emma Nicole (Limoges) Short of Deepwater, MO.

He was preceded in death by Grandad Jason Cornell, Grandad Donald Limoges, and Great grandpa Robert L. Short.

Elijah is survived by his parents, Robert and Emma; Grandparents, Jill and Ted Short of Deepwater, Betty and Mark Severson of Urich, and Matt and Angela Chapman of Knob Noster; great grandmother, Mary Jo Short of Clinton; and a brother, Kolton of the home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.