Thomas J. "Baboy" Harris

Thomas Jefferson Harris, was born on September 5, 1950 to the union of the late Willie Harris Sr., and Ida Mae Harris in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He passed away Tuesday May 4, 2021 at his home. He will be forever loved and forever remembered. Thomas was affectionately known as Baboy, to his family and Tommy to his friends. He was the ninth of thirteen children; he was preceded in death by: his sister Ola Mae Burt; and brothers; Willie Harris Jr., Joe Harris, David Harris; Larry Harris; and Jerry Harris.

Thomas graduated from Aiken High School, he was raised in Evanston, and later moved to Findlater Gardens. He loved sports and was talented at playing Baseball and Boxing. Thomas was a lifelong fan of Ohio State, and the Cincinnati Reds, he loved wearing his favorite team’s apparel, especially the Caps. He was an intelligent, charismatic person and a sharp dresser, with a great sense of humor. He liked watching Westerns, and listening to music, R&B and Jazz.

Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his Family and Friends: eating Sunday dinners and playing Spades. The story of his life here on earth has come to an end, and now he sits at the feet of our Savior.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory: four brothers; Frank Harris, Charles Harris, Anthony Harris, and Ray Harris, four sisters; Catherine Harris (Jack); Idell Harris, Madeline Harris (Darryl), and Cynthia Harris, two sisters-in-law; Gwen Harris, Deborah Harris, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

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