Harold Harsh
June 15, 1941 ~ May 20, 2013
The Reverend Harold Lee Harsh bid farewell to this world on Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home in Buckhannon. He returned to the grace and favor of the Lord, His savior. He was 71.
Mr. Harsh was born in Parsons, on June 15, 1941 to Elmer “Smokey” and Kathleen (Dawson) Harsh.
He graduated from Belington High (1959) and attended Potomac State College. He enlisted in the Army in 1960 and was one of the first 10,000 troops to be deployed to Vietnam by President John F. Kennedy. He was medically discharged in 1970.
Upon discharge, Mr. Harsh worked in Laborer’s Union #984 as a steward on multiple projects including the Sutton Dam and the Bridgeport Post Office Hub.
Mr. Harsh was also well-known at flea-markets and auctions. He was a memorable character and friend to many.
Mr. Harsh is survived by brother Ron Harsh and wife Sharon of Belington, sister Mary Stark and husband Tom of Parkersburg, brother David Harsh of Beckley and brother Tim Harsh and wife Paula of Dry Fork; daughter Kathleen Harsh of Great Mills, MD, son Maurice Harsh and wife Kelly of Chambersburg, PA, son Douglas Harsh and wife Sharon of Pittsburgh, PA, son Jeremy Harsh and companion Susan Marshall of Buckhannon; grandchildren Brittany Taylor and Marissa Harsh of Chambersburg, PA, Haley, Grace, and Jacob Harsh of Pittsburgh, PA; great grandchild Aiden Taylor of Chambersburg, PA; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Harsh was preceded in death by both parents and brother Robert Harsh.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday May 23, from 12- 2 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm with Pastor Frank Shreve officiating. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery with military honours being accorded.
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So sorry to hear about the passing of Harold. He was such a caring and loving person. He will be missed by all.
Kassie, Jeremy, Buddy, Doug, and family – we are truly sorry for the grief you are feeling at this time. We know that your faith will ease the pain you are feeling. Your dad was a wonderful man and we respected him for always putting family first. He raised some great children and we are sending love and prayers your way.
Doug and family, please accept my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. My family will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Harold so much. He kept the faith & faught a good fight now Victory is his. We love you Harold. Monna & John
There are no words to describe our heartache for the Harsh family right now. Your Dad will be missed by many. Let others be the light to you all in this time of darkness as you have been in the past for many friends and family. Our deepest sympathies during this tough time. Love to you and yours.
Jeremy, So sorry to hear of Harold's passing. We always enjoyed seeing him at the auctions and flea market. We know he has been through a lot, but he was so blessed to have you to help him every step of the way.
I am sorry for your loss, I wish you and your family condolence and peace.
We his cousins were always in awe of Harold. Always loving, always caring, always a great mentor. He always saw the good in everyone, and we shall miss him. Truly he was a great man of God, a wonderful Father, Grandfather, Brother and friend. He has gone now to his reward to be with the one he served in Life. We love you.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Harold Harsh. His faith in the Lord stood strong every day that he was in our lives. The bible at his bedside marked with a ribbon and a cheerful smile every morning with that southern accent to greet us.
Mary and the Harsh Family,
Prayers are with each of you as you adjust to the loss in your family. But surely know that Harold is rejoicing in his heavenly home.
Family, I wish I could be there, but I know Uncle Harold would be upset for spending that much money to attend a funeral. I can hear him chastising me for it.
Going to miss that gruff exterior, dinner prayers, opinionated conversations, and those big bear hugs.
I know he is home with his Heavenly Father, his Savior, his Redemeer..finding great comfort in that. He is whole, pain free & truly HOME.
I am so blessed & fortunate to be his niece.
Love you all so much…
Shelly-boog
As a young girl visiting Uncle Smokey and Aunt Kass, I was always in awe of my big cousins Harold and his brother Bob. I remember piling into their cars and trucks and tearing around the country roads. It's a wonder any of us lived to adulthood! The Harshes, the Wordens, and two Bullick girls have so many shared memories. You will be missed dear cousin. I love you!
Jeremy – I am sorry for your loss. I will always remember your Dad. I will never forget the things he taught my kids at Dave's auctions. He seemed to think a lot of Emma and Matthew and they always looked for him and asked about him. Until we see him again in Heaven, may God be with you. Prayers for comfort and strength for your family.
I was saddened to read of your fathers passing. I always looked forward to seeing him at the flea market. He always had a kind word and a helping hand. We will miss him.I pray God's comfort upon your family. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Words are hard to find that express how the heart feels between friends. Knowing that your father is with our heavenly father with out pain, and with Joy is comforting. Many sympathies from my family to yours.