Tommy Harley Obituary
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Tommy Harley was born July 11, 1941 in Longview, Texas. He had been a resident of the Van area since 1992. He was a jack of all trades and worked in many different capacities over the years including, driving a truck, building grain silos, carpentry, construction, and roofing. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved playing with his grandkids.
Tommy passed away at the age of 84 on August 27, 2025 in Tyler. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Marcus Harley and Ola Mae Spradlin Harley; sons, John Marcus Harley and Troy Dewayne Harley; grandsons, Dewayne Alford and Travis Harley; and brother, William Edgar "Sonny" Harley.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Sharon Harley of Van; son, Randy Harley (Donna) of Van; daughter, Roxanna Harley of Big Sandy; siblings, Jeanette Moore, Joyce Harley, Debra Haley, Eddie Harley, and Billy Bennett; grandchildren, Kandyce Harley, Aaron Harley, Joshua Harley, Whitney Harley, Timmy Reaves, Kadi Alford, Tommy Harley, Troy "Andy" Harley, Chad Fenton, and Jared Raney; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Pallbearers will be Seth Bryant, Jacob Dorris, Garland Franklin, Milam Gibbons, Carson Reaves, and Alexander Dorris. Honorary pallbearers will be Daryl Williams and Richards Norton.
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