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Tom Harris Obituary
ROCKY MOUNT -- Tom Pettus Harris Sr., 88, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was born December 6, 1921, in Nash County. He was preceded in death by father, Charles Waverly Harris; mother, Eloise Pettus Harris; two sisters, Mary Shore and Bernice Lucas; and brother, Charles Waverly Harris Jr.
A native of Rocky Mount, Tom was the President and CEO of Harris-Cuttrell. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and West Haven Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and deacon. He was on the Board of Directors of Planters Bank, the Salvation Army, and Benvenue Country Club. He was also a member of the N.C. Tennis Association. Tom relocated to Wilmington in 2002.
Tom leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 61 years, Alma Stinson Harris; son, Tom P. Harris Jr. and wife Jonnie; daughter, Lynn Harris Davis, all of Wilmington; and grandchildren, Christy Lee Botros and husband Lucas of Greenville, Hayes Lee of Atlanta GA, Phillip Lee of Greenville, and Tom "T" Harris III of Morehead City. Tom also is survived by nephews, Thomas Lucas and wife Brenda of Rocky Mount, Reese Shore and wife Jean of Fayetteville and Carl Lucas of Oregon; and niece Janet Butler of Oxford.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7:30 - 9:00pm Friday, April 9, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A celebration of Tom's Life will be held at 11:00am Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church in Rocky Mount. A private family burial will take place at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 420 Paul Street, Rocky Mount NC 27803 or First Presbyterian Church, 153 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27802.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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April 14, 2010
Tom,Jonnie and Tee I am so sorry to hear about your Daddy. I know he was a great man, cause Tom you are his Son. You are in our thoughts and prays, in this time of adjustment.Please give our sincere sympathy to your Mother. Remember, GOD, does not make mistakes. Tricia,Eddie Dawkins
April 9, 2010
We will always remember Tom's infectious smile. It will continue to brighten our days. Love to all: Alma, Tom & Jonnie & T and Lynn.
Anna and Jeff Rives
Steve Cederberg
April 9, 2010
Tom and Family, Great memories of you , your father and the rest of your family are all around. Our condolences, Steve and Mary Cederberg
April 9, 2010
Whenever I have an image of Tom in my head, he is telling a wonderful joke, and he and Alma and my mom and dad are gasping for breath as they split their sides laughing. I could tell the same joke later on and get nowhere near the same response... I see him sitting on the beach at Nags Head, again with my parents and Alma... and I also see him in church, quite well-behaved and sincere. Thanks for so many happy memories. - Shelley Wilgus Murray
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