Alphonso Harris Iii

Alphonso “Al” Harris III, age 36, answered God’s call to eternal life on December 30, 2022. Alphonso was born to Alphonso Harris Jr. and Lesia Vanessa Renee Moore.

Al was a 2005 graduate of North Central High School, where he exhibited his diversity and creativity. He was an excellent swimmer and a member of the swim team. He participated in track & field and wrestling, and also was involved in theater/arts.

Al had excellent culinary skills and loved to cook and bake. He was employed for several years in food service management.
Music, attending concerts, and his love of animals were his favorite pastimes throughout his adult life.

In addition to his parents, Al is survived by his maternal grandmother, Amelia “Kitten” Scott, step-grandmother, Pearl Moore, brother Charles Joseph “Chucky” Moore, sisters, Rosalind J. Harris, Carlotta D. Rivera, Alexandria “Alex” Harris (Christiana), step-sister, Shayla Wright-Jacobs (Diamond), uncle, Chuck Moore (Valerie), aunt, Debbie Moore, step-aunt, Wanda Williams (Dennis), paternal aunts, Betty F. Newbold, Diann Harris-Buettner (Michael), Phyllis J. Russell, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Alphonso was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alphonso Harris Sr. and Ruth Harris Hall, aunt, Rosalind J. Harris, cousins, Michelle Ann Butler and Troy Alphonso Searight, maternal grandfather, Charles B. Moore, great-grandmother, Willie V. Crump, aunt, Beverly Lee, and great-aunt, Connie Thompson.

Al is also survived by his dog and faithful companion, Deebo.

Alphonso, and his smile that could light up any room, will be missed forever.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral 2:00 PM Thursday, January 12, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.