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 his father, Thomas Paul Murphy of Center, Texas; wife, Anna Murphy of Elk City, Oklahoma; children, Alana Murphy of Columbia, Louisiana and Caden Murphy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Joseph Powdrill of Elk City, Oklahoma and Kinsley Murphy of Columbia, Louisiana; brothers, Sean Murphy of Center and James Paul Murphy and wife Heather of Center, Texas; sister, Sonja Canter of Jasper, Texas; cousin, Kevin Wayne Murphy; nieces and nephews, Kimberly Murphy of Lufkin, Texas, Justin Murphy of Carthage, Texas, Brittany Ortiz of Center, Texas and Brent Sowell of Shreveport, Louisiana; aunts, Donna Sisto of Katy, Texas and Joann Morrow of Nacogdoches; numerous great nieces and nephews; and 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.