Richard Gerald Shorter, Jr. “Jerry”, age 58 of North East, MD passed away on July 8, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1963 in Baltimore, MD to Stella Mae (Hamm) Shorter and the late Richard Gerald Shorter, Sr.
Jerry was a simple man who enjoyed the little things in life. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and riding his Harley Davidson. He also liked to go crabbing, fishing, and hunting. On a hot day, he enjoyed drinking a cold beer by the pool. Jerry loved his dogs, Harley and Ellie who will both miss him dearly.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 23 years, Kathleen Shorter; daughters: Charlotte Hunt and Danielle Hunt and her partner, Dana; mother, Stella Shorter; brother, Duane Shorter; nieces: Tiffany and Breanna; and nephew, Brendan.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Hamm and sister, Reva Ayres.
Services for Jerry will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. He will be inurned at West Nottingham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation” to support Cancer LifeNet at the Kaufman Cancer Center and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.