Hugh Harris Insurance Agency

Hugh Harris Insurance Agency Hugh Harris Insurance Agency is a West Virginia based independent personal and commercial insurance a The office is run out of our homes. of Gap Mills.

Hugh Harris Insurance Agency offers a wide selection of insurance policies to fit your needs and budget. After several decades of service, our family-owned-and-operated company has perfected the art of customer service. We’re commited to finding you the best possible rate for your policy needs, while giving you the quick response and personal attention you want. You can count on us for all your ho

me, auto, farm, business, and life insurance needs. A legacy of service
In 1954, Hugh Harris started selling insurance in Alderson, West Virginia, as a way to provide extra income to support his large family. Hugh also worked at a grocery store and helped his brother run the local Texaco station, keeping the books and billing. He began selling insurance full-time after his retirement from the US Postal Service in 1985. In 2003, two of Hugh’s children, David Harris and Sheila Harris, became licensed insurance agents and joined the agency. This allows us to provide you a comfortable atmosphere and extends our work hours to be more convenient for making payments or contacting us for quotes or policy needs. David Harris, currently a Facility Manager, is preparing for retirement after 26 years working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. David lives in Morgantown with his wife, Barbara, retired Human Resources Specialist from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He has one son and two daughters, as well as twin granddaughters and a grandson. David is an avid runner, hunter, fisher and golfer. He also enjoys watching WVU football and basketball. Sheila Harris is a full time Registered Dental Hygienist, and has worked for 36 years in Greenbrier, Summers, and Monroe Counties. Sheila has been a licensed Insurance Agent, working with the Hugh Harris Agency since 2003. She resides in Alderson with Hugh. She is a member of the Old Greenbrier Baptist Church where she has served on the Official Board as a deaconess, taught Sunday School, as well as served on numerous committees. Sheila has one daughter, Laurel Karnes and her husband J.T. She stays busy and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren Alex & Ava and also has three step grandchildren, Sidney, Kendra, and Andrew, who all reside in Monroe County. Looking forward
Over the years, many things have changed in the insurance industry, and we are continually keeping up with all these developments in policy options and technology. We have expanded our selection of insurance carriers to better meet our customers’ insurance needs and to increase our provided insurance premium comparisons. We have also worked to partner with and provide harder to find insurance offerings, such as High Risk Auto, Student Rental Properties, Flood, Seasonal Homes, Campers, RV’s, ATV’s, Commercial Builders and Roofers, Workers Comp and Bonding Insurance.

08/15/2025

Diggin' Deep Episode 6 - The West Virginia Sheep Dog Trials held May 8-12, 2025 at Wilfong Farms in Pocahontas County.Our host, John Pitsenbarger, digs deep ...

08/08/2025

It’s that time of year again, when roads are dotted with school buses for the morning and afternoon commutes – so it’s a great time for a quick refresher on tips for sharing the road.

07/25/2025

The Golden Delicious apple was officially named the state fruit of West Virginia by a Senate resolution on February 20, 1995. Clay County has hosted an annual Golden Delicious Festival since 1973.

Thank you for putting up the flags. They look great. We appreciate what you do for the town.
05/23/2025

Thank you for putting up the flags. They look great. We appreciate what you do for the town.

05/23/2025
Uss Bunker Hill CV-17. May11, 1945.
05/11/2025

Uss Bunker Hill CV-17. May11, 1945.

The incident involving the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) occurred on May 11, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, one of the final and most intense naval battles of World War II in the Pacific theatre.

Bunker Hill was struck by two kamikaze aircraft in quick succession, causing a devastating fire that lasted for hours and resulted in significant casualties.

At approximately 10:00 AM, a Japanese kamikaze aircraft, a Yokosuka D4Y or "Judy" dive bomber, crashed into the port side of the carrier's flight deck, causing an immediate explosion.

While the crew was still recovering from that hit, a second kamikaze aircraft, a Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter, crashed into the starboard side of the flight deck. This second attack ignited a massive fire, which spread quickly through the ship.

The fire caused by the kamikaze strikes was particularly devastating due to the presence of bomb and ammunition stores on board, creating numerous secondary explosions.

The explosions and the raging fire killed 393 crew members and injured 264 more. The Bunker Hill was severely damaged, with much of the flight deck destroyed, but despite the extensive damage, the ship remained afloat.

The photo of the Bunker Hill fire was taken from the *USS Bataan* (CVL-29), a light aircraft carrier that was operating nearby. The Bataan had been involved in the same battle and was providing support to the larger fleet.

The image captures the catastrophic nature of the fire and serves as a stark reminder of the fierce combat conditions that were prevalent in the Pacific during the final months of the war.

Despite the severity of the damage, the USS Bunker Hill* was able to return to the United States for repairs, though it remained out of action for several months. The kamikaze attack on the Bunker Hill exemplified the intensity of Japan's final, desperate efforts to inflict damage on the U.S. Navy as the war neared its end.

This is the ship Hugh served on in WWII. He was on upper deck when hit by 2 Kamikaze’s 80 years ago today.
05/11/2025

This is the ship Hugh served on in WWII. He was on upper deck when hit by 2 Kamikaze’s 80 years ago today.

Okinawa campaign, 1945. USS BUNKER HILL (CV-17) burning after being hit by a Kamikaze, off Okinawa, 11 May 1945. Photographed from USS BATAAN (CVL-29).
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02/14/2025

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3717 Swallowtail Drive
Morgantown, WV
26508

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