Leonard Michael "Mike" Shortnacy was born July 31, 1955 in Dallas, Texas and passed from this life peacefully at Foothill Farm surrounded by family on July 30, 2024.

Mike was a Jesus loving child of God! He loved sharing his faith and was often heard telling anyone who would stand still long enough, "I love Jesus Christ!" Mike took pride in his business, "Mike's Gentle Moving Company", his farm in southeast Dallas, and all things hot rods and motorcycles. His love for his family and friends was immeasurable, but being "Daddy" and "Papaw" were his most coveted titles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Burton Shortnacy, Jr.; his sister, Janet Leigh Shortnacy; and his grandparents, Leonard Sr. & Leola Shortnacy and Ralph & Dura Young.

Mike is survived by his mother, Charlotte Morgan; his brother, Gregory Shortnacy; his children, Shane Stone, Haleigh Wages and husband Chris, Lexi Anderson and husband Zane, and Josey Ashley; his grandchildren, Landon, Alisia, Olivia, Ashtyn, Brynlee, Clayton, Brensyn, Preston, Brooklee, Everleigh, Hazeleigh, and Blayklee; and numerous extended family and friends.

The family will have visitation from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Byrum Funeral Home Chapel. A celebration of Mike's life will be at 2:00pm on Friday, August 2, 2024 also in Byrum Chapel with graveside services immediately following in Edgewood Cemetery, Lancaster.