Joe Douglas Madden, 77, of Center, TX, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, peacefully at his home.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

Born August 26, 1948, in Logansport, LA, Joe is the son of Calvin Joe Madden and Mary Elizabeth O’Rear Madden. He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, who built a foundation for serving the Lord in his children and grandchildren. Though he dealt with numerous health issues throughout his life, he found joy in every situation. He had the sweetest soul and was always ready to share a joke, a song, or just a kind word with everyone he met. Joe loved being outdoors and found happiness in simple things; mowing, working in flower beds, or just sitting on the porch telling stories. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, and he would make sure you knew every time they scored! He loved making people laugh, and playing pranks on them, especially his family. We’re truly blessed with the time the Lord gave us with him and the impact he made on our lives. We’ll miss him greatly and will do our best to carry on his legacy of love and laughter.

He leaves to cherish his memory:
His loving wife of 53 years:
Kathy Madden of Center, TX

Sons:
Shannon Madden and wife, Leah, of Carthage, TX
Don Madden and wife, Sarah, of Joaquin, TX

Daughter:
Michelle and husband, Thomas Lee, of Center, TX

Grandchildren:
Hannah Madden of Carthage, TX
Rachel and husband Cameron Tullis of Carthage, TX
Cooper Madden of Carthage, TX
Kameron Lee and wife, Carleigh of Center, TX
Kandace and husband Jacob Wheeler, of Center, TX
Kaden Lee and fiancé, Kaylan Wagstaff, of Center, TX
Caitlyn Madden and Emma Madden of Joaquin, TX

Great grandchildren:
Hagen Lee
Haisley Lee
Halston Lee
Hudson Wheeler
Aspen Wheeler
Charlie Tullis

Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins

Preceded in death by:
Parents: Calvin Joe Madden and Mary Elizabeth O’Rear Madden
Sister: Patricia Ann McCoy
Brother-in-law: Howard McCoy

Pallbearers will be James McCoy, Kameron Lee, Kaden Lee, Cooper Madden, Jacob Wheeler, and Cameron Tullis.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice for taking care of him, with special thanks to Laquita Williams.