Thomas J. Harris, a pioneer resident of Greene and Christian counties, was born in Greene county on April 25, 1855, and departed this life on May 11, 1940 at the age of 85 years and 16 days.
He was united in marriage with Margaret E. Payne and to this union were born seven sons and two daughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son and one daughter.
He was a member of the Baptist church for many years and a long time resident of Christian county.
His survivors include six sons, Garland, Richard, Gabe and Lige, all of Ozark, Robert of Fordland, and Bert of Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Maggie Keyser of Highlandville; two half-brothers, Blev Harris of Marionville and Lee Harris, Springfield; two half-sisters, Mrs. Bettie Tillman of Rogersville and Mrs. Annie Lehman of Springfield. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, 1940, at 2 p.m. at the Payne cemetery north of Nixa with the Rev. Floyd Hanks of Ozark officiating. Interment was made in the Payne Cemetery under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.
Thomas J. Harris, a pioneer resident of Greene and Christian counties, was born in Greene county on April 25, 1855, and departed this life on May 11, 1940 at the age of 85 years and 16 days.
He was united in marriage with Margaret E. Payne and to this union were born seven sons and two daughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son and one daughter.
He was a member of the Baptist church for many years and a long time resident of Christian county.
His survivors include six sons, Garland, Richard, Gabe and Lige, all of Ozark, Robert of Fordland, and Bert of Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Maggie Keyser of Highlandville; two half-brothers, Blev Harris of Marionville and Lee Harris, Springfield; two half-sisters, Mrs. Bettie Tillman of Rogersville and Mrs. Annie Lehman of Springfield. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, 1940, at 2 p.m. at the Payne cemetery north of Nixa with the Rev. Floyd Hanks of Ozark officiating. Interment was made in the Payne Cemetery under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.
Family Members
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Margaret Valira Ann Harris Howell
1845–1901
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Mary Martha Harris Payne
1846–1890
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William R "Billy" Harris
1849–1892
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Thomas Harris
1849 – unknown
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Priscilla Jane Harris McCroskey
1851–1926
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Elizabeth Harris
1852 – unknown
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Mary Harris
1854 – unknown
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Sarah Frances Harris Moore
1854–1931
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Lucy Harris
1857 – unknown
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Lovie Mae Harris Dicks
1879–1936
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Cam Garland "Garl" Harris
1880–1947
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Robert Newton Harris
1884–1952
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Richard N "Rich" Harris
1884–1965
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Gabriel Perry Lee "Gabe" Harris
1888–1957
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Mont M. Harris
1891–1932
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Elijah Herman "Lige" Harris
1895–1962
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Maggie Frances Harris Keysser
1900–1956
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Bert E. Harris
1902–1981
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