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P. J. Harless
P.J. "Bud" Harless Jr.
Birth: Jan. 21, 1924
Gilbert
Mingo County
West Virginia, USADeath: Oct. 12, 2007
Hampden
Mingo County
West Virginia, USA
P.J. "Bud" Harless, Jr. 83, of Hampden, departed this life on Friday, October
12, 2007 at his residence.
Born on January 21, 1924 at Gilbert, he was the son of the late Pearlie
Jackson and Elizabeth Trent Harless. In addition to his parents he was
preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Allen Harless; one son, David
Harley Harless; and eight brothers and sisters: Frank Harless, Milton Harless,
Marie Harless Mace, Fred D. Harless, Mae Morrison, Francis Harless, Betty Jo
Harless Collins, and Ray Harless.
Mr. Harless was a Nascar Driver and loved car racing as a hobby. He was an
Army Veteran of WWII (Riflemen), a member of the UMWA, and of the Baptist
Faith.
Those left to love and cherish the memory of "Bud" are his loving wife, Ruth
Ann Roberts Harless of Hampden; his children: Glenna Jean (Daniel) Woods of
Bomont, Jeanne Lynn Harless of Gilbert, Joe (JoAnn) Harless of Hanover, Angela
Harris of Gilbert, a special son-in-law that he loved as much as a son, Gary
Harris of Gilbert, and a daughter-in-law, Connie Harless of Welch; his
brothers and sisters: James H. "Buck" (Hallie) Harless, Lucille Fortner,
Marshall (Opal) Harless, Earl (Trula) Harless, all of Gilbert, and Jimmy
Harless of Oceana; his ten grandchildren: Todd Lester, Barbara Musick, Ted
Musick, Debbie Springfield, Preston Springfield, Charlene Woods, Amy Hollins,
Brian Keene, Dana Harless and David Harless; his eighteen great grandchildren,
his four great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and
friends.
Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel in Gilbert on Sunday, October
14, 2007, from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Monday,
October 15, 2007, at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clifford
Rawls and Rev. Jim Nagy officiating. Burial followed in the Resthaven Memorial
Park at Princeton. Pallbearers were: Ralph Trent, Rick Cresong, Glen Harris,
Carlos Mounts, Jimmy Tiller, Ronnie Mounts and Alan Harris. Honorary
Pallbearers were: Harry Ellis, Frank Rogers, Mack Lester, Junior Chapman,
Gilbert Autry, Franklin Cox, Roger Dingess, and James Veal. Military Graveside
Rites will be performed by the Mercer County Veterans Council. Burial:
Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery
Princeton
Mercer County
West Virginia, USA
Record added: Oct 18 2007
By:
Trollman
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