Carlos Vincent Morales

Carlos Vincent Morales, 46, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away on Dec. 25, 2017.

Born on March 1, 1971, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. He is the son of Carlos E. and Sharon Morales.

He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1989, and was a journeyman construction worker in the Kansas City area and after moving to Heber Springs in 2002.

Vince was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. He grew up in Independence, Mo., and spent his summers as a child in Heber Springs, Ark. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, and fishing, hunting and camping with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert and Lorene Fortner and Agapito "Pete" Morales, and Joslynne Clark, whom he considered his own daughter.

He is survived by his parents; his daughters, Miranda Morales, Sydni Morales and Cierra Morales; his grandchildren, Donald Williams and Autianna Normand; his brother, Chad Morales; his grandmother, Guadalupe Morales; and the three loves of his life, Sheri Watkins, Michelle Clark and his Beloved Chihuahua, "Princess." Vince is also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins and many friends.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 22, with a visitation beginning a 5 p.m., followed by a service at 6 p.m., at the First Blue Springs Baptist Church, 4500 Little Blue Pkwy., Independence, MO 64057; with Clay Withers officiating.