Louis Michael Morales

Louis Michael Morales, 59, of Ripley passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at home following an extended illness. He was born April 20, 1961 in Orange County, California, a son of the late Luiz Dominguez Morales and Barbara Jean Grooms. He was a mechanic by trade who enjoyed doing all phases of car restoration from paint, body work, and rebuilding engines. He also enjoyed racing RC cars. He was employed by R & J Mobile Home Services for 17 years until he retired. He is survived by his companion of 36 years Crystal Smith; Sons John Lafferty Jr., Christopher Bryan Lafferty, Scott Allen Lafferty, and Daniel Morales; Daughter Rhonda Dunmire (Roger Brown); Sister Nicola Baltimore; grandchildren Andrea Shea Lafferty, Jarod Rowan Lafferty, Michelle Renee Girard, Harley Max Shostak (Olivia), Jazmyne Rose Lafferty (Daniel Rairden), Hunter Devon Lee Lafferty, Jakob Scott Lafferty, Louis Michael Lynn, Anna Kaye Morales, Christina Nicole Morales, William Lafferty, and Amillia Lafferty; great-grandchildren David Christopher Chambers, Christopher Bryan Chambers, Tyler Lafferty, Heath Wyatt Shostak, Harmony Kaye Shostak and Kamillia Kaye Rairden. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson Justin Keith, several brothers, and a sister. In honoring his wishes Louis will be cremated with no further services at this time. Online memories and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.