Tommy Harris

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, God sent his angel of mercy to carry his beloved son, Tommy Edward Harris home, to his eternal resting place. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Tommy was born on October 3, 1952 in Charlotte to the late Robert Harris and Alberta Cauthen Harris. He was the baby boy of seven siblings. Tommy was educated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system where he graduated from Olympic High School. He was the owner/operator of his own trucking business for many years. He also served in the Navy, earning several awards for his service. He served two terms in the Vietnam War. Tommy was also a Mason until his decline in health limited his participation. Tommy was affectionately called "smokehouse" by his friends. In addition to being a great provider for his family, Tommy was a sharp dresser who loved to style and profile in his Corvette. Tommy also enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, Casino, deep sea fishing, traveling, watching Westerns and his Panthers. Tommy was proceeded in death by two sisters, Martha McClain and Annie Lee Harris; one brother, Joe Joseph Harris; one step daughter, Kym "Bryant" McClain Ledwell. When Tommy transitioned to his heavenly home he left to cherish his memory, his loving and dedicated wife of 32 years, Carolyn Harris; one son, Thomas Kyle Morrison, one daughter, Sharon Grier; six stepsons, Arthur (Dekeshia) Hill, Phil (Yolanda) McClain, Will (JoAnn) Willard, Harvey J. Letterlough, Chris (Ashley) Willard, Jerry "Macky" (Shari) Henderson, and Jeff (Samantha) McClain; one stepdaughter, Arronda (Hughes) McClain; 30 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Linda) Harris; two sisters, Mary (Donald) Reeves, Ola (Kenneth) Mitchell; one brother-in-law, Wilbert (Julia) Ledwell; two sister-in-laws, Linda Hill and Jackie Hill; several close friends, Bill Miller, Jerome Letterlough, Brian Womble, Joe Miles, Vic (Dayqueenna) Hairston, Derek, Marco Cheek, and john; plus a host of other relatives and friends. He had a host of nieces and nephews who adored him.