Jesus “Jesse” Morales, age 57, of Floydada, passed away, Monday, June 6, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Father Ike Temporanza officiating. Burial will follow at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Arrangements are under the care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada.
Jesse was born on August 21, 1958 to Francisco and Florinda (Zambrano) Morales in Odem, TX. Jesse was one of the founders of the Floydada Tiger League. He loved the Floydada community. His passion were the children of this community and was involved as a coach and referee for many years. He loved everything about Nascar, he enjoyed traveling and adored his family but loved his Lord Jesus most of all.
Jesse is preceded in death by his parents; Francisco and Florinda Morales, his brother; Jose Luis Barrera and two sisters; Maria Elia Barrera and Francisca Garcia and a niece; Lisa Martinez.
He is survived by his wife; Irene Morales of Floydada; two sons; Joshua “J.J.” Moralesof Floydada, Jacob Morales and wife Allison of McPherson, KA, two grandchildren; Aven Michelle Morales of Wakeeney KA and Asher Jenson Morales of McPherson, KA, siblings; Francisco Morales, Jr. and wife Christina of Lubbock, Janie Flores and husband Julio of San Antonio, Tino Morales and wife Frances of Amarillo, Rosa Garza and husband John of Brownfield, Thelma Martinez and husband Joe of Amarillo, Mary Ann Juarez and husband Pete of Snyder, Carmen Blanco and husband Eli of San Antonio, Yolanda Morales and friend Sonny of San Antonio, Sandra Chavez and husband Frank of Marble Falls, Amado Morales of Floydada, Martin Morales and wife Mary of Floydada. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Maria Perales and Jesus Varela of Lockney.
