Thomas Oliver Harris

Thomas Oliver Harris, 97, of Chase City, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born June 5, 1929 and is the son of the late Charlie O. Harris and the late Bessie Bailey Harris. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Wells Harris; his daughter, Brenda Harris Jones; and his sister, Lois Stewart. 

Thomas is survived by his daughter, Kathy Harris Matthews (Billy) of Chase City; son-in-law, Randy Jones; grandsons, Eric Matthews (Abigail), Clark Matthews (Ashleigh) and Brad Jones; and great-grandchildren, Darcie, Savannah and Presley. He is also survived by his brother, Tyree Harris (Peggy) and two special friends, Shirley Douglas and Wyllie Lyons. 

Thomas is a long time member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 43 for over 70 years. He was Parts Manager for Jackson Motors and in his later years he enjoyed working with Billy at Billy’s Paint and Body Shop. Some of his favorite pastimes included spending time with his family, visiting with his friends, playing Rook and doing puzzle books. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike West officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Chase City. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Thomas’ memory to Centenary United Methodist Church, 350 N Marshall Street, Chase City, VA 23924. Online condolences may be expressed to the family via the online guestbook at www.newcomballgoodfh.com. Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home in Chase City will be handling the arrangements.