Larry Joe Harless Community Center
202 Larry Joe Harless Dr.
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304)664-2500
The Larry Joe Harless Community Center located in Gilbert, WV opened its doors to serve the
public in April 1999. The Center was built with contributions from James H. (Buck) Harless and his
wife, June, in honor of their son Larry Joe Harless who died in his early 40's. Larry Joe always
wanted to build something for the children of this community so that they would have somewhere to
go and something to do. When Larry Joe passed away his parents carried out his wish by building a
recreation center that is second to none.
Our Building
Mission Statement

The essential mission of The Larry Joe
Harless Community Center
, in
cooperation with other agencies, is to
promote the physical, mental and spiritual
welfare of families and individuals by
providing wholesome programs and
activities, qualified leadership and
appropriate facilities within a Christian and
moral environment.
The Larry Joe Harless Community Center
Our monthly newsletter is
now available online click
the link below to check it out
EX-OFFICIO
James H. "Buck" Harless
Judith Ann Burgess
C. Fred Shewey

BOARD MEMBERS
Andy Dillon
Bruce Burgess
Dan Moore
Dr. Jim Brick
Dr. John Brick
Fred Harless
Keith Spears
Penny Sammons

OFFICERS / DIRECTORS
Sharon Murphy, Pres
Gary White, Vice Pres
Bruce Burgess, Sec
Jim Thornsburg, Treas.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cheryl Mitchem
RECREATION DIRECTOR
Eric V. Hatfield
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Mid Twardy
ACCOUNTANT
Chelisa Lester

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
SUPPORT
Foundation for the Tri-State
Community, Inc.
James H. Harless Foundation