Joseph G. Murad Jr.

A funeral Mass for Joseph George Murad, 94, of Tyler will be held Friday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with the Very Reverend Hank Lanik officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, at 6 pm, Rosary will follow at 7 pm, at Lloyd James.

Joe passed away on May 26, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1930 in Tyler to the late Idell Allen and Joseph G. Murad, Sr. and Walter L. Allen, father by marriage.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sonia Murad; daughters, Karol Spence (Eddie) and Kathy McCabe (Brian); grandchildren, Jarrod McCabe (Hannah), Mark McCabe, Chris McCabe, Ashley Spence (Jake Greenberg), and Layton Spence; great grandson, Walter Russell McCabe . He is also survived by 1st Cousins, John T. Saleh (Daisy) and Ralph Murad (Julia).

Joe is preceded in death by his brother, George A. Murad, 1st Cousins, John Louis Murad and Helen Murad Mousa.

Joe attended Bonner Elementary and Tyler High School before earning a degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He served honorably in the Air Force for four years, a period that instilled in him a profound sense of duty and discipline.

Professionally, Joe's career spanned banking at People's Bank and roles in purchasing and management at Mother Frances Hospital, as well as Director of Security at Medical Center Hospital. He worked at Lloyd James Funeral Home and volunteered at Hospice of East Texas. His work ethic and integrity were hallmarks of his professional life.

A lifelong member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Church, Joe's faith was a cornerstone of his existence. He was also an active member of the Cedars of Lebanon, celebrating and preserving his Lebanese heritage.

Pallbearers will be Jarrod McCabe, Mark McCabe, Layton Spence, Jake Greenberg, Eddie Spence, and Brian McCabe.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chris McCabe, John T. Saleh, and Ronald Martin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul (500 S. Vine St., Tyler, Tx 75702) or Hospice of East Texas (4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Tx 75701).