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He was born December 19, 1946, in Hinton, West Virginia, the son of the late Ralph Wesley Vass and Pauline Miller Vass.
Harry was a retired truck driver for United Parcel Service after 36 years of service.
He was an avid NASCAR fan, with Richard Petty being his favorite driver of all time.
Harry is survived by his wife of 52 years: Sheila Lane Ingram Vass; daughter: Terri Alderson and husband Scott and granddaughters: Hayden Elizabeth and Reagan Nicole Alderson, all of Berryville; and sisters: Donna Lyle of Staunton, and Margaret Cook of Port St. Lucie, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Wesley Vass.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2025, at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Lloyd Via officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 6 - 7 p.m. at Craigsville Funeral Home.
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April Keziah
September 13, 2025
Uncle Harry, you will be so missed. You always had a smile, laugh, and big hug. You were a great man and I'm so lucky you were part of my family. Love you so much! Sending all the love and prayers I have to my sweet Aunt Bootsy and my beautiful cousin, Terri. I love you!
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