Charles E. Harris

Charles E. Harris obituary

Charles E. Harris

Charles Harris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home on Dec. 6, 2025.
CHARLES EDWARD HARRIS, 85, of Spencer, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Roane General Hospital in Spencer.
He was born July 19, 1940 in Spencer, a son of the late Harold and Hattie Long Harris. He was retired as a painter from the Spencer State Hospital after 23 years.
Charlie is survived by his daughters, Sharon (David) Lesher and Barb Justice, all of Spencer; son, Billy (Georgia) Harris of Spencer; sister, Delores Stockner of Spencer; brother, Donald Harris of Richmond, Virginia; seven grandchildren; and several great and great-great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Allen Justice; and his siblings, William and Larry Harris, Shirley Sampson, Marie Isaac, and Dorothy Dickerson.
There will be no visitation or service.
Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer is assisting the family.

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