Hector Jose Morales

Hector Jose Morales, 53, passed away on the 27th of October 2023 during his rest time on the road in his truck in Tennessee. He was born on August 6th, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York at Wycliffe Hospital to Hector Manuel Morales and Virgen Mina Reyes. 

Hector grew up in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He graduated high school and started working which led to him and his later wife meeting and working together. First getting turned down for her to be his girlfriend, to a week later when she said yes to marrying him. 

On January 30th, 1998, he married Becsaida Leon-Colon in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. And had their first child, a daughter, Bethmarie Morales-Leon November 15th that following year. In 2001, he decided to follow his dreams of becoming a truck driver and moved to Florida, to start and get set up to bring and provide for his wife and daughter. On November 25th, 2002, they welcomed their second and last child into the world, a son this time, Brandon Jóse Morales. Through the years of 2001 to 2023, he drove trucks for a living and provided for his family to his last day. Every sacrifice he made was to provide the life he felt his family deserved. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening and playing music beats on any surface he had, bringing laughter and joy to everyone around him, cooking, grilling and just simply having a good time. He loved his career, truck, and family. 

Hector is survived by his wife Becsaida of Copperas Cove, Texas; daughter, Bethmarie (Albert Jackson III) Jackson of Converse, Texas; son, Brandon Jóse Morales of Copperas Cove, Texas; his mother, Virgen Mina Reyes of Miami, Florida; his mother- in law, Aida Leon-Colon of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico; his sisters, Alma Morales of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Mayra Morales of Safety Harbor, Florida and Lyanette Morales of Ocala, Florida; his brother- in laws, Nelson Leon of Brooklyn, New York, Eli Samuel Leon of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Carlos Leon of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and Dante Baez of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico; his nephews, Jorhangal Concepcion (wife Angelis Concepcion, son Khalil Concepcion, daughter Alidahrys Concepcion) of Azalea, Florida, Yared Otero (wife Melody Otero, son Aiden Otero) of Ocala, Florida, and Javish Nieves Morales; his nieces, Janine Leon-Colon of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and Karim Baez (wife Brenda Baez) of Spring, Texas; and his grand-fur-children, Trinket Trinity Jackson and Flynn Eugene Rider.

We miss you.