LARRY HARLESS

LARRY HARLESS obituary, Salem, VA

LARRY HARLESS

LARRY HARLESS Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Paitsel Funeral Home on Mar. 26, 2026.
Larry "Redman" Harless, 79, of Salem Va, born and raised in New Castle, Va went to be with his heavenly father March 24, 2026. Larry was known for his love of watches, suspenders, NASCAR, and a good flea market/ yard sale. He never met a stranger and was loved by many.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Malcom and Gladys Harless, and two sisters, Cathy Carol and Phyllis Huffman. Left to cherish and carry on his memory are his "Sweetheart" Kaye Harless, his sister Jill (Steve) Rabidou, Daughter Melinda (Curtis) Doss, sons Joseph (Carolyn) Harless and Billy (Rebecca) Evans, 10 grandchildren Brent, Jordan (Joe), Brandon, Josie (Matt), Hannah (Gage), Chelsea, Conner, Graham, James, and Macie, and 7 great grandchildren who were the light of his world. The family would also like to mention a special friend Wayne Eubanks.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Paitsel Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Looney officiating. Interment will follow at Level Green Christian Church. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Paitsel Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home.

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david&valerie laufenberg

April 2, 2026

A very sweet man. He will be missed

Preston Carroll

March 28, 2026

May your light shine forever! You'll be forever missed by the lives that u touched including mine!

Jill Rabidou

March 27, 2026

I am already missing you and our phone calls and your funny remarks.
love your very much

Love your sister Jill

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