Background
Harris, Louis H. was born on June 21, 1919 in St. Louis. Son of Louis H. and Carolyn Harris.
Harris, Louis H. was born on June 21, 1919 in St. Louis. Son of Louis H. and Carolyn Harris.
Student, St. Louis Public Schools. Degree (honorary), Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, West Virginia, 1980.
Enlisted United States Coast Guard, 1941, chief gunner's mate, 1948-1950, resigned, 1950. Salesman Knapp-Monarch, St. Louis, 1950-1955. Vice president Ames division Ames/McDonough, Inc., Parkersburg, West Virginia, 1951-1986, McDonough, Parkersburg, 1975-1986.
President Blennerhasett Kennel, Parkersburg, since 1970.
Secretary Eastern Advisory council American Red Cross, Washington, 1983-1986, board directors Mid-Ohio Valley chapter, Parkersburg, since 1975, chairman Mid-Ohio Valley chapter, Parkersburg, 1975-1977. Board directors United Fund, Parkersburg, since 1976. Member Senior Conference Judging Association (board directors since 1986), National Premium Sales Executives (president 1970-1971), Association Retail Marketing Services (vice president since 1981).
Lodges: Lions.
Married Irene M. Bailey, February 18, 1956. Children: Pamela Beth, Cindy Lee.