James H. "Buck" Harless addresses the audience at the dedication of the June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development in 2001.

James H. "Buck" Harless, 5th from left, participates in the ribbon cutting for the June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development in 2001.

Businessman and philanthropist James H. “Buck” Harless of Gilbert, W.Va., joined Marshall University’s Board of Governors in dedicating the Harless Dining Hall on MU’s Huntington campus March 10, 2004. Here he unveils a commemorative poster.

Businessman and philanthropist James H. “Buck” Harless of Gilbert, W.Va., joined Marshall University’s Board of Governors in dedicating the Harless Dining Hall on MU’s Huntington campus March 10, 2004. Here he acknowledges the people present.

Businessman and philanthropist James H. “Buck” Harless of Gilbert, W.Va., joined Marshall University’s Board of Governors in dedicating the Harless Dining Hall on MU’s Huntington campus March 10, 2004. Here, he (4th from right) assists with the ribbon cutting.

James H. "Buck" Harless, left, poses with Sen. Robert Plymale and Dr. Sam Clagg at the 2004 induction ceremony for the June Harless Center for Rural Educational Research and Development Hall of Fame.