Thomas Gene Harris

Thomas (Tom) Gene Harris, 83, of Casper, Wyoming passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2025. 

He was born to the late Gene Harris & Mae Nuzum on November 24, 1941 in Ogden, Utah. He attended Shoshoni High School; served 3 years in the Army; and was employed for 40+ years & retired as a lineman from Pacific Power & Light Co. He married the love of his life and constant companion, Carol Harris, on September 3, 1977.

Tom was a generous man and particularly devoted to his Grandpa Ira, Aunt Lola, and wife Carol during her last few years with dementia. He was a community servant through many years volunteering & supporting organizations like Meals on Wheels, BPOE – The Elks, and FOE -Eagles. Although a resident of Casper, he enjoyed 12 winters in Parker, AZ where he made many friends. He was a hardworking & good lineman – braving the elements on many a winter day, loved a good joke, and enjoyed giving a ribbing. He will be remembered as a wonderful “dad” to many pets, a loving father, grandfather & husband. 

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, his parents, brothers Benny and Charlie Harris, and son-in-law Dennis LeGawiec. He is survived by three children, Mick Harris (Dee) of Tiffin, Iowa, Pam LeGawiec & Belinda Sliter (Mike) of Louisville, Kentucky; two step sons, Darren Marker (Elessa) of Prescott, Arizona & Jay Marker of Chandler, Arizona; and brother Steve Harris (Maureen) of Longview, Washington. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, a beloved niece and nephew, and special friends AD Hines, Wes & Joanna Stull, Rick & Rhonda Allmaras, and Pete Rodolph. 

Tom will be cremated; there will be no service by request. A private ceremony for the family to inter his ashes will be held at a later date. 

The family wishes to thank the following for their many years of kindness & compassion shown to Tom & Carol during these end years: Staff of Perkins, Hospice Chaplain Tracy, US Renal Care staff, The Elks & Eagles family.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at https://www.stjude.org/

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