Francisco Antonio “Tony” Morales, Jr., 31, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving fiancé, Vivian Whiddon of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Victoria Rayann Morales, Nevaeh Maria Morales, both of DeRidder, LA; parents, Frank and Neomi Morales of DeRidder, LA; sister, Celina Bailey and Casey of DeRidder, LA; grandmother, Modina Stracener of Pitkin, LA; one niece, Myia Bailey of DeRidder, LA and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Daniel Stracener; grandparents, Antonio and Victoria Morales; great grandparents, Melecio and Angela Galvan.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the Rosary being said at 6:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will continue at 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder, LA. Father Jude Brunnert, M.S. will officiate the service.  Pallbearers will be family and friends.  Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

Services are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.