Edward "Ed" Lee Harris

Edward “Ed” Lee Harris was born on March 6, 1967, to James “Big Ed” Harris and Lois Lilley. He left his earthly body on September 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Ed spent most of his life in Tennessee but he also resided in Maryland for a few years. Ed’s favorite job was being a textile colorist at Hampton Print Works.

Ed’s greatest passion aside from his family was watching Tennessee Football and Basketball, Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Braves. He loved the atmosphere at Neyland Stadium and was a Volunteer fan win, lose, or draw. He loved to play the guitar that his Uncle Red taught him to play. He spent most of his days on the back deck talking to whoever would listen.

Ed was met in Heaven by both his parents, many aunts, uncles, his favorite father-in-law, Bill Jernee, and the brother he missed daily, Michael Harris. Fall Saturdays won’t be the same here but will be louder in Heaven.

Those left behind are his wife of fifteen years, Cristine Jernee Harris; children: Erica (Justin) Clifton and Ethan (Brooklyn) Harris; grandchildren: Raylan and Damien Clifton, Mollie, and Malakai Harris; sister, Patricia Looney, special brother, Jerry Tipton; nieces and nephews: Steve (Jessica) Harris, Isaiah Tipton, Payton Harris, Olivia Looney, Billy Jernee (Marianna), Maddie Jernee (Judd), Kate, Lilly, Ella and Brennan Hollenbeck, Nikki, Sam and Zac Whaley; great niece and nephew: Gia Jernee and Jaxon Harris; mother-in-law, Barbara Jernee; sisters-in-law: Joanne Hollenbeck (Jeremy), Debbie Holley (John), Diane Jernee (Jeremy) and Denise Nelson; first wife, Shara Stephenson; cousins: Rick Bailey (Joanne), Pam Mobley (Ed), Kaye Harris, Marguierite Ellis and Shanna Meredith; his four-legged companions: Toby and Koda; special neighbors: Joy Peterson, Will Vaughn and Ada Sanders.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in the funeral home chapel. Pastor David Crutchfield will officiate the 7:00 p.m. funeral service. Music will be provided by Larry Pate. The family request for those attending to please dress in your favorite sports team colors/attire.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made in memory of Ed to: Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605-4277 or Centennial Masonic Lodge #491 F&AM, P.O. Box 190, Unicoi, TN 37692.

Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Harris family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com 

Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is privileged to serve the Harris family. (423) 743-1380.

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