02/11/2026
Chad Alan Murphy, 52, of Center, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, in Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jonnie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery in Shelby County.
Born February 13, 1973, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Chad is the son of Thomas Paul Murphy and the late Melba Gay Ramsey Fults. He drove a truck for a living- a job he loved. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and being a mechanic. Chad was an amazing cook and often shared his signature dishes, chicken spaghetti and chicken and dumplings, with his family. Sitting on the porch drinking coffee, playing with his cats, and spending time with his grandchildren and his brothers brought Chad great joy.
He is survived by:
Father, Thomas Paul Murphy of Center
Wife, Anna Murphy of Elk City, Oklahoma
Children:
Alana Murphy of Columbia, Louisiana
Caden Murphy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Grandchildren:
Joseph Powdrill of Elk City, Oklahoma
Kinsley Murphy of Columbia, Louisiana
Brothers:
Sean Murphy of Center
James Paul Murphy and wife Heather of Center
Sister, Sonja Canter of Jasper
Cousin, Kevin Wayne Murphy
Nieces and nephews:
Kimberly Murphy of Lufkin
Justin Murphy of Carthage
Brittany Ortiz of Center
Brent Sowell of Shreveport, Louisiana
Aunts, Donna Sisto of Katy, Texas
Joann Morrow of Nacogdoches
Numerous great-nieces and great-nephews
Other family members.
Preceded in death by his mother, Melba Ramsey Fults; stepfather, Thomas Earl Fults; and sister, Tina Sowell.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Fults, James Edward Fults, Ray Martin, Trey Murphy, Taylor Murphy, and Caden Murphy. Honorary pallbearers will be Toby Murphy, Luis Margerum, Kadin Perriman, Aiden Middendorf, Jeremy Fleming, Charles Gideon, and Treven Durham.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
