Timothy Mathew Harris - Vian Tenkiller

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October 15, 2025

Timothy Mathew Harris

April 25, 1966 – Oct. 1, 2025

Celebration of Life service for Timothy Mathew Harris was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at the Shed in Sallisaw.

Mr. Harris was born on April 25, 1966, in Galveston, Texas, to Helen Diane Grace and Jack Holly Harris. He passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

He worked for the city of Haleyville and at the Shed in Sallisaw.

Survivors include his spouse, Tonja Harris; children, Emily Annesty of Georgia, Abigail Shinkles of Alabama and Lacie Harris of Oklahoma; two stepsons, Tyler Hollis and Eli Hollis, both of Oklahoma; siblings, Rhonda Turbeyfill, Jack Harris and Rena Baker, all of Alabama; six grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

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