Johnnie Lee Morale, 98, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home in Gordonville, Texas. Funeral Services and Visitation honoring Johnnie will be held beginning at 1:00 PM at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
Johnnie was born on Monday, November 27, 1922 in Dallas, Texas to Joe and Louise Morale. He grew up working with his two brothers and one sister in their family’s grocery store. After his father passed, his family ran a laundry service. Johnnie joined the Army in January 1941 and served in World War II in General Patton’s 3rd Army. He heroically stormed the beaches in Normandy on D-Day and also served in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was honorably discharged in December 1945. After serving his country, he worked at Bell Helicopter where he retired in 1985. Johnnie enjoyed his retirement with family and friends in Sherwood Shores where he was famous for his amazing homemade Italian spaghetti sauce. He had an infectious personality and was known for having never met a stranger. He met his wife Wanda Morale while doing what he loved, dancing at the Pace Setter.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, his second wife, Melba Jean Aldridge, his sister, Betty Dunn, his brother, Tony, his brother, Joe and his great niece, Toni Smith.
Johnnie is survived by his wife, Wanda and her sons, Russel and Quincy Adams, Jim and Janice Aldridge, Joanna Sumpter Reed, Kathi Sherrill, Bobbie Cooper, Betty Johnson, Patty Morale, Joe Morale Jr, Tony Lee Morale and numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Wanda, we were very sorry to hear about Johnnie’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
One of the kindest men I have ever met and doubt he ever met a stranger. In one word I describe this man with “love”! He always took time to talk to people, with something kind to say and with that special twinkle in his eyes! You will be missed by the multitude of people you touched in your life my kind man. Love you Johnnie! ❤
Uncle Johnnie was a picture of love! He had a servants heart and his kindness impacted all who was around him. We love you so much. Steve and Charlotte Rhodes
Steve, very well said. I knew Johnnie all my life. He was my Dad’s best friend. He also was my uncle (not by blood, but in heart). Though I haven’t had a chance to talk to him since moving away in 1980, he’s always been around. Such a wonderful person . He is missed.
Johnnie was a wonderful man. Although I didn’t know him for a long, He was so kind to me, and I truly loved him. God Bless you Johnnie, you are in Heaven now