Rev. Harless Harless

videos.lifetributes.com/50925 Must have a broadband connection to view video tribute. Rev. Ross Harless age 81 of West Jefferson died Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Rev. Harless was born in Ashe County on Monday, August 22, 1927 to the late George and Ida Craft Harless. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his grandson: Shawn Harless and daughter in law:  Martha Harless. He served in the US Army. He was pastor of Obids Baptist Church for 20 years and Bethel Baptist Church for 34 years where he was a member until his death. He loved to work in his garden. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:00am at Bethel Baptist Church by Rev. Robert Harless and Rev. Mark Harless. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9pm Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home. Rev. Harless is survived by, his wife of 59 years, Edna Holman Harless, four sons, Rev. Robert Harless and wife of Laurel Springs, Donald Harless and wife, Timothy Harless and Rev. Mark Harless and wife all of West Jefferson, six daughters:  Janet Phillips and husband of Salisbury, Naomi Lamoreaux and husband of Jonesville, Karen Lambert of Jefferson, Bonnie Phillips and husband of Granite Falls, Patsy Mash and husband of West Jefferson and Amy Miller and husband of Fleetwood, one sister:  Madge Roberts of Jefferson, 25 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church c/o Carol Winebarger, 2197 Watertank Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send or view condolences through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangements.