He was buried in a park across the street from the courthouse, his grave surrounded by a brick wall, marked by a Georgia granite headstone engraved with his likeness. With no one to fill his snack-grubbing shoes, Shorty's legend grew. Paul Harvey told his story on the radio. He became even more famous in death than in life.
Recent news is even more alarming.
Most folks don't remember Shorty any more. Miss Pillow is dead. So are most of Shorty's powerful friends. Send us mail . Terms and Conditions .