Thomas Harriett

Thomas M. Harriett, age 84, a resident of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Bloomington. 

He was a former longtime resident of Pennville. 

Tom was born on March 16, 1941, the son of Donald and Maxine (Polley) Harriett. He attended school in Pennville and graduated from Pennville High School in 1959. He later earned a bachelor of science degree from Ball State University. 

Tom married Mary Helen (Decker) on Sept. 30, 1962, in Pennville, where they continued to reside and raise their two daughters, Tammy and Dee Dee.

Tom was a longtime member of the Pennville Church of Christ and later the West Walnut Church of Christ in Portland.

Tom retired from 3M in Hartford City in 1999 following a lengthy career of 36 years.

Tom was immensely proud of his family and his community. He was a 50-year member and past master of the Pennville Masonic Lodge and served on the Jay County Fair Board, as a volunteer at the Indiana State Fair Pioneer Village and, after relocating to Knightstown, Indiana, on the Big Blue Water Conservancy Board. Tom had a deep love for the outdoors, bird dogs, hunting and woodworking.

Survivors include:

His wife of 62 years: Mary Helen Harriett, Bloomington, Indiana 

Two children — Tamara Jordan (husband: Curt), Cary, Illinois, and Dee Dee Poole (husband: Wayne), Bloomington, Indiana 

One sister — Janice (Harriett) Quinn, Bloomington, Indiana 

Three grandchildren — Evan Poole (wife: Kristin), Abby Poole (husband: Carlos Sanchez) and Audrey Poole (fiancé: James Little)

One great-grandson and namesake: Eli Thomas Poole

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Maxine Harriett; and a brother, David Harriett. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Pennville Chapel of the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home (190 S. Union Street). A Masonic service will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Pennville Community Gym (390 W. Pleasant Street). Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the gym prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the Thomas Harriett Family Fund for the Pennville Community Gym. Envelopes will be available at the services or donations may be directed to this fund through The Portland Foundation.

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.