Rex Murray: The Father Who Raised Five Kids Alone After His Wife Left

Rex Murray is not a celebrity, but he is a hero to his son, actor Chad Michael Murray. Rex raised five kids by himself after his wife abandoned the family when Chad was only 10 years old. In this article, we will learn more about Rex’s life, his relationship with Chad, and how he inspired his son to pursue his acting career.

Rex’s Occupation and Family Background

Rex Murray Sr. is an air traffic control specialist at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in New York. He married his first wife, whose name is unknown, in the late 1970s and had five children with her: Rex Jr., Nick, Brandon, Shannon, and Chad. The youngest of the siblings, Chad, was born on August 24, 1981.

However, Rex’s marriage did not last long. His wife left him and their five kids when Chad was 10 years old, leaving Rex to take care of them alone. According to BHW, Rex remarried a woman named Debbie in 2006 and had one more son with her, Tyler.

Rex’s Relationship with Chad

Rex has always been a supportive and loving father to Chad. He encouraged him to pursue his dreams and taught him valuable lessons in life. Chad considers his father to be his hero, teacher, and friend. He once said, “My pops is awesome. I idolize my father. He’s one of the strongest men I’ve known. My dad says it builds character. I idolize my father more than anybody and I feel like if I can be half as strong as my father was then I’m doing an alright job.”

Chad also credits his father for inspiring him to take the role of Lucas Scott in One Tree Hill, a TV series where his character is a young man close to his mother after his father abandoned the family. Chad said, “I took (the role) because it was something that I felt like I could bring the truth to and explain how characters and human beings can deal with being abandoned and being left. It’s usually the father, as everyone hears, but I don’t think that that’s necessarily true. My mother left five kids and it was hard on all of us and we all dealt with it differently, but I feel like I’ve been able to sit back and learn lessons from it.”

Rex’s Current Status

Rex is still working as an air traffic controller and living in Buffalo with his second wife Debbie and their son Tyler. He is also a proud grandfather of Chad’s two children with his current wife Sarah Roemer: a son named Rex (named after his grandfather) and a daughter named Truley.

Rex is not active on social media, but he occasionally appears on Chad’s Instagram posts. Chad often expresses his gratitude and admiration for his father on special occasions such as Father’s Day or his birthday.

Rex Murray is a remarkable man who faced many challenges in his life but never gave up on his family. He raised five kids alone with dignity and love, and gave them the best he could. He is a role model for many fathers and sons, especially for Chad Michael Murray, who followed his footsteps in becoming a successful actor and a devoted father.

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