Luther Ellsworth Harris III, age 75, passed away on December 7, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary Crowley Harris. Devoted father of Luther E. Harris, IV (Lydia), Edward Scott Harris (Kristin), and Steven Joseph Harris (Mary Elizabeth). Loving Grandfather of Alexia, Arielle, Will, Cullen, Patrick, James, Ruby, and Rory. Also survived by his loving sister in law Anne Whitehead (Allen).

Luther was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Luther E. Harris, Jr. and Dorothy Scott Harris. He is survived by his sister Mary Jane Dean (the late William). Luther graduated from Scranton Central High School, Bloomsburg University, where he played football and baseball, and Temple University.

Luther worked as a social worker for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 35 years. He shared his love of sports, mainly football and baseball, and helped coach many of their teams. One of his greatest joys was watching his children and grandchildren compete in various sports.

Luther always had a passion for art. He was a self taught artist from the time he was a young boy. He was a member of the Manayunk Art Center and had several art shows over the years. He enjoyed summers with his family down the shore where he had a home with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Luther's family on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 beginning at 9:30 AM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM. Interment is Private.

In Lieu of Flowers, donation may be made to https://www.savethechildren.org/ or https://www.covenanthouse.org/