Elton Ray Morganti

Memorial service for Elton Ray Morganti, 87, of Quitman, TX, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2016 at First Assembly of God in Quitman, TX with Reverend Ken Otwell officiating.

Elton was born on January 22, 1929 in Clinton, Kentucky to Cecil and Mamie Morganti and passed away March 25, 2016 at his home in Quitman, TX. He lived in Quitman two years, coming from Murray, KY. He worked in retail sales for a lighting company and was a US Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was also a member of First Assembly of God in Quitman and a proud member of the NRA.

Mr. Morganti was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jessie Morganti in 2013; and one son, Jim Morganti in 2012.

Survivors include two sons, Ron Morganti and Michelle Walsh of Quitman, and Marcus Hayes of Tennessee; one daughter, Marcia Dolby of Florida; one brother, Johnny Moss Morganti of Murray, KY; 5 grandchildren, Michael Shane Morganti and wife Whitney, Chief Naval Petty Officer James Dustin Morganti, Carrie Harp, Jason Hayes, and Joel Hayes; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.