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
families and individuals by providing
wholesome programs and activities,
qualified leadership and appropriate
facilities within a Christian and moral
environment.
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
Tim McCoy

COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION SUPPORT
Foundation for the
Tri-State Community, Inc.
James H. Harless
Foundation
Tim McCoy, Director
tmccoy@marshall.edu