Carl Harris

December 9, 1941 - July 19, 2021

Carl Harris, of Moorestown, NJ, who grew up in Woodlynne NJ and formerly of Elmer, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2021. Born in Camden, NJ to the late Carl and Susan Harris (nee Merlino), he was 79 years old. Carl was a graduate of Collingswood High School and honorably served his country in the Air Force. He worked for LoBiondo Trucking as a dispatcher and the Pittsgrove School Board as Secretary. He was a skilled baseball player and loved the Phillies, Eagles and Flyers. He was an avid bass fisherman who also loved expressing himself through poetry for which he earned many awards. He was a regular at diners near Elmer and the Wawa in Daretown. He was one of a kind! Carl was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Waters) for 54 years; loving father of Susan Widdifield (Greg), Linda Mehnert (Craig), and Mark Harris (Dipal); cherished grandfather of 8 (Carlie, Madison, Delanie, Nina, Hailey, Mercury, Erika, and Cody); dear brother of Leroy Harris, Jay Harris, and Sylvia Leusner and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on August 7th, please e-mail [email protected] for details or to share your fondest memories and condolences.