Luther Harris

Luther was born July 7, 1938, in Little Canada township of Jackson County, N.C., to the late John Henry Harris and Nora Lee Owen Harris. He was also preceded in death by his loving and faithful wife of 41 years, Edith Inez Farmer Harris; and his siblings, Lon, Celia, Elsie, Charlie, Pearl, Jessie, Lorene and Florence. 

He is survived by his devoted and dedicated friend of 15 years, Helen Brown of California; his brother, Grady (Ann) Harris and sister Millie Dowell, both of Washington; his children, Barbara Harris of New York, Helen (Marvin) Hunt of North Carolina, Larry (Sandy) of Virginia, Beverly (Lynn) of North Carolina, Homer (Jeannie) of Georgia; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Luther was well known in his community for logging and farming. He was also an ordained minister and loved spreading the word of God and picking his guitar. While working in the timber business and residing in the state of Washington, he joined Twin Falls Masonic Lodge #180 in Yacolt, Wash. in 1966 and upon returning to North Carolina to reside, he joined the East LaPorte Masonic Lodge #358 in 1971. Luther was a well-loved and loyal Master Mason for in excess of 53 years. 

Viewing and family visitation was held Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, 181 S. Caldwell St., Brevard NC 28712, followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church, 172 Kitchen Loop Road, Silverstein Community, Lake Toxaway NC 28747 with Rev. Marty Reid officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Masonic Children’s Home of your choice.