Thomas Clifton Harris III

Thomas Clifton Harris III, 64, joined his Lord on November 23, 2010. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 32 years, Diane, and daughters, Sherry Gatewood LeMay and Jennifer Gatewood Raymond and son-in-law, James (Jamie) Nelson Raymond, Jr. Tom is also survived by his three grandsons, Carter, Owen and Caden Raymond; his mother, Audrey Jean Harris; his cousin, Audrey Jean Fredette; and son-in-law, Michael William LeMay. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Clifton Harris Jr. Tom retired from the IRS in 2003 as a territory manager after 31 years of service and was a graduate of George Mason University. Tom was a proud Army Veteran and served his country in Vietnam. A lifelong student of history, Tom was a Civil War collector and scholar and enjoyed educating friends and family in that regard. Tom was an active member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and served his congregation as a Stephen Minister and study group leader. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's UMC, 11551 Lucks Ln. in Midlothian on Saturday, December 4 at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances be directed to St. Mark's.