Tom Edward Harris was born on May 28, 1952, to the late Inez Wilson Harris and the late John Harris, Sr., in Spartanburg, SC. He was educated in Spartanburg County schools. Tom was employed at Bob's Car Wash for over 26 years. He was a former member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Tom was extremely quiet and loved his family immensely. He is noted as being the quintessential family man. In his younger years, he loved to play basketball. In his later years, he spent his time doing yard work and various maintenance jobs around his home. His favorite football team was the Carolina Panthers.

He was preceded in death, along with his parents, by daughter, Sabrina Harris, and brothers, Rufus Harris, William Harris, Terry Harris, and Jerry Harris.

Left to cherish his fond and loving memories are his loving wife, Carolyn Harris of the home; daughters, Angela Harris of the home and Tonya Moore of Spartanburg, SC; brothers, John (Lucretia) Harris, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC, Stanley (Jacqueline) Harris of Spartanburg, SC, Douglas (Sherry) Harris of Loganville, GA, and Joseph (Clare) Harris of Spartanburg, SC; sisters, Christine Harris, Debra Harris, and Earnestine Harris all of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Tekina (Travis) Harris-McKenzie, Darius Harris, Tyonna Harris-Moore, and Jonte Reeder; great-grandchildren, Harmony Harris, Braylon Harris, Iyonna Jones, Kassius Harris, Lyrix Harris, and Malachi Jones; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

On May 5, 2024, Tom transitioned peacefully at the Mary Black Memorial Hospital. His quiet but loving spirit will forever be cherished by his family and friends.