Jose was born September 4, 1940 in Donna, Texas to the late Jose Angel Morales, Sr. and Tomasa Leal Morales.
Jose joined the US Army in 1961 and served his county faithfully and honorably until his retirement in 1981.
Jose leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Micaela Morales; Children; Jose A. Morales III and his wife Laura, Jorge A. Morales, Michael E. Morales, Patrick R. Morales and his wife Angel, and Diana M. Morales;
Grandchildren; Christina, Jacie, Jorge, Jr., Michael, Jr., Lauren, Tristan, Roman, Patrick, Jr., Adrian, Jacob, Tiffany, Donald, Jr., Terrance and Ramiro, Jr.;
Several Great Grandchildren; Brothers, Rojelio and Rudy; Sisters; Rosemary and Rachel