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He carried an incredible spirit—charismatic, dependable, and deeply rooted in family.

Moroco Conerly, also known as “Rocko” and “Souljah”, the son of Lawrence Cary Conerly and Louise P. Brownlee, transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. He spent his final years in Dallas, Texas, where he passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2026.

He carried an incredible spirit—charismatic, dependable, and deeply rooted in family. Though he is no longer with us physically, the warmth of his personality will forever resonate in the hearts of all who knew him.

Moroco was a graduate of R.L. Turner High School, where he displayed his musical talents as a member of the school band. He was an avid music lover, a skilled guitarist and songwriter, and a brilliant comedian in his spare time. His love for cooking was well known, especially his talent for cooking fish.

Moroco was a man of faith. He was a man who never stopped trying, who never gave up, no matter the circumstances. His perseverance and determination were a true inspiration to all who knew him. An independent spirit, Moroco loved being outside, enjoying nature's beauty, and lending a helping hand to others. He was a dog lover, and his love for animals was just another testament to his kind and loving soul.

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His love for cooking was well known, especially his talent for cooking fish.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Conerly and Louise Brownlee, and his brothers Leroy Brownlee, Ronnie Brownlee, Ricky Conerly, Freddie Conerly, and grandson Demarrius Hunter.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter Brittany Morris; sons Royce Morris, Romel Morris; the mother of his children Gewndoly Morris, grandsons Demariae Hunter, Tristan Morris, Demarion Hunter, Royce Morris Jr., Romel Morris, Romeo Morris, Kaeivon Morris, and Kaden Morris; his siblings Genetta Conerly, James Willis Grandy, Eula Grant (Lewis), Herbert Allison, and Raymond Conerly; his nieces Brea Bryant, Mariah Abercrombie, nephews Kinta Conerly, Eric Coddy and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends who will continue to honor his legacy.

Moroco's spirit lives through the love he shared and the lives he touched. The family invites all who knew him to celebrate his life by sharing memories and photos on his memorial page. In these tributes, comfort can be found, and his presence will continue to shine.

Services will be held at Family First Funerals and Cremations, 2703 Elsie Faye Heggins Street, Dallas, Texas, 75215, on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm CDT. Please join us in celebrating the life of this remarkable man. We kindly invite you to leave memories, share stories, and upload photos to Moroco's memorial page, as we commemorate his life and the joy he brought to ours. Moroco's spirit, his love, and his courage live on in the hearts of those who knew him.