Earnest H. "Tommy" Harris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Mr. Earnest H. Harris, 75, passed away peacefully with family by his side in Oxford, MS on January 24, 2021. A visitation will be held Friday, January 29, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home. A service will be held immediately following at 1:00 p.m. also at Coleman Funeral Home. Interment will be at Garden of Memories in Oxford, MS. Bro. Mike Ragan will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Tommy was born to the late Robert Ray and Willie Irene Spence in Elk Horn Creek, KY. During his career, Tommy spent many years working as a roofer. He was a true family man who will be immensely missed by all of his family and friends. Tommy enjoyed life to the fullest. He was always joking around and keeping smiles on everyone’s faces. His family and especially his grandchildren, will remember him by his humorous jokes. Other than joking around, Tommy also loved to hunt and participate in fishing tournaments. He was an avid Nascar fan with driver Jeff Gordon being his favorite. His family has many memories of their dad and grandfather that they will cherish forever. Among those memories include him taking them out to lunch and just talking about life. Mr. Tommy loved to eat, with Little Debbie snack cakes being his weak spot. He spent many hours talking on the phone with friends and family often catching up with how they were doing. Mr. Tommy leaves a legacy of love, patience, and understanding. His love was grand! His children never doubted the love he had for them. He also provided and made sure they were taken care. He did not waiver on his love, especially for his grandchildren. Mr. Tommy was also a very respectful person, being a role model that his children have mirrored. Tommy was also blessed to have loved Mary Jane Harris, Donna Manley, and Debbie Hennen as friends for life. Tommy was resilient. During his life he went through multiple major surgeries that resulted from an accident. Along with the surgeries, he was also a burn victim. During this time, doctors told him that it would take a while to recover and that it would be hard. Mr. Tommy came back stronger than ever, beating the recovery times the doctors had suggested. To say the least, Tommy was very determined. Mr. Tommy is survived by his five children, Melanie (Brian) Sharp, of Como, MS, Earnest (Sherri) Harris, of Como, Angela (Anthony) Harris-Rush, of Como, Michael (Heather) Price, of Batesville, and Mary Smith, of Strayhorn; seventeen grandchildren, Tommy Harris, Daniel Harris, Billy Harris, Austin Sharp, Dylan (Mary Jo) Sharp, Drake Selph-Ortiz, Andrew (Hailey) Sharp, Logan (Destiny) Sharp, Breanna Price, Haley Sharp, Casey Hisaw, Alex Sharp, Rosaleigh Rush, Carson Sharp, Brandon Hisaw, Tyler Darby, and Trenton Darby; and six great-grandchildren, Grayson Sharp, Henry Sharp, Kenzie Harris, Chloe Harris, Avery Harris, and Maleigha Michelle Marshall. Mr. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Ray and Willie Spence; two beloved sons, Lee Harris and Curtis Harris; and one brother, Curtis Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Regional One Burn Center in Memphis, TN, (https://www.regionalonehealth.org/giving/). Please leave online condolences on the Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

Earnest H. "Tommy" Harris

January 22, 1946 - January 24, 2021

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Earnest H. "Tommy" Harris

January 22, 1946 - January 24, 2021

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