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Joseph Omer Roland Morneault, 89, of Crockett, TX passed away on September 16, 2025. Joseph was born on May 6, 1936, to Thomas and Yvonne Morneau in Berlin, NH. He was raised first in Berlin, New Hampshire, then in Biddeford, Maine before joining the military. He served in the Air Force from 1954-1960. Joseph met Clara Maye Fern Morneault at Dyess Airforce Base, and they married on March 30, 1959. They spent a loving 51 years together before her passing on June 30, 2010. Joseph worked as a machinist for LTV and retired from the Continental Emsco Plant. He enjoyed watching football and old westerns. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His parents, Thomas and Yvonne, wife, Clara, and son, Deryl Harkrader preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory are sister, Helene Morneau; children: William Harkrader (W.P.), Jeryl Harkrader, Nikki Simmons, Janet Butcher, Michele Morneault, and Denise Morneault; granddaughter: Amy Simmons who was raised with her grandparents, four grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family.
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