Chad Melson Obituary
Chad Alan Melson, 39, of Moulton, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 peacefully at his home. The graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Midway Memorial Garden with Scotty Letson officiating and Lawrence Funeral Home directing.
Born on November 14, 1986 to Bobby and Melissa Barber Melson, Chad attended Courtland Baptist Church and he loved spending time with his family. He especially loved watching his daughter, Landry, do anything, especially in the band. Chad loved his wife, Aleshia dearly. She was his everything.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Aleshia Melson; daughter, Landry (Christian) Hooper; parents, Bobby and Melissa Melson; parents-in-law, John and Donna Simmons; sisters, Christi (Jeremiah) Johnson, and Melissa Melson; brothers, Jason (Ciara) Wiley, and Kevin (Dennise) Melson; niece, Erica Hale; nephews, Dylan (Megan) Turner, Corey (April) Melson; great nieces, Kinsley Melson, and Brooklynn Melson; and other extended nieces, nephews and family.
Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Luther and Vernie Melson; grandmother, Peggy Brewington; sister, Bridget Wynn; and nephew, Austin Melson.
Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Johnson, Jason Wiley, Dylan Turner, Christian White, and Nick Coan. Honorary pallbearer is Corey Melson.
The family extends special thanks to Dr. Galaddish, and his nurses Mrs Cindy, Mrs. Stacy, Mrs. Angie and Mrs. Linda; Dr. Hall, the nurses and staff of DCI in Moulton, and Hospice of the Valley, especially nurse Hailey.
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12950 AL-157 PO Box 11, Moulton, AL 35650
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