G. Hugh Harris, age
92, of Alderson, W.Va., passed away peacefully with his
family by his side on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the
Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, W.Va.
Born April 28, 1926 at Clayton, W.Va., he was the son of
the late James Arnold and Glenna Lacy Harris. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
wife, Alice Mae Moten Harris; two sons, James Earl and
Larry Joe; one (adopted) daughter, Melinda Boggess
Bowden; one grandson, Mike Allen; one great-grandson,
Corbin Carter; a brother, Edwin Ray Harris; and a
sister, Iona Harris Ryan.
Hugh retired as a rural mail carrier with the US Postal
Service after 32 years of service.
He was the owner of
Harris Feed and Grocer, the owner of Hugh Harris
Insurance Agency, a member of the Alderson Volunteer
Fire Department and EMS, a member of the Alderson Lions
Club and a member of the Alderson 4th of July Committee.
Hugh was a member of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church
in Alderson, a 50 year member of the Alderson Masonic
Lodge #70 AF&AM where he was a Past Master and served as
secretary for 45 years, a member of the Ronceverte
Chapter #21 RAM, Greenbrier Commandery #15 Knights
Temple and Beni Kedem Shrine. He was a World War II
veteran survivor of the USS Bunker Hill Bombing, a
72-year member of American Legion Post #26 and Tri
County Memorial VFW Post 6723, Alderson. She served
numerous terms on the Alderson City Council and served
as Mayor for the Town of Alderson. He was appointed by
Governor Arch Moore and served on the first Board of
Directors for the WVSOM.
Hugh is survived by his children, Garland Hugh Harris
(Sharon), Jerry Harris (Julia), and Sheila Harris of
Alderson and David Harris (Barbara) of Morgantown; nine
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great
grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Earl Ray Moten
(Wanda) of Peterstown.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 12, 2018 at
1:00 p.m. at the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church in
Alderson, W.Va. with the Reverend Roger Adams
Officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Greenbrier
Memorial Cemetery in Alderson, W.Va., with military
funeral honors and Masonic graveside rights conducted by
Alderson Masonic Lodge #70 AF&AM. Friends may call
Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at
the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church in Alderson, and one
hour prior to services at the Church on Monday.
Serving as pallbearers will be the members of Alderson
Masonic Lodge #70 AF&AM. Serving as honorary pallbearers
will be the members of the Alderson Volunteer Fire
Department and EMS.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial
donations be made to the Peyton Hospice House, 1265
Maplewood Ave., Lewisburg, WV 24901.
The family would like to express their heartfelt
appreciation to three very special people who provided
medical care to Hugh. Dr. Marilyn Glaser of Alderson,
WV; Dr. John Lobban of Morgantown, WV; and Dr. Heather
Ratliff of Lewisburg, WV. We would also like to thank
the Peyton Hospice House of Lewisburg, WV for their
compassionate care.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at
www.lobbanfh.com.
