Jeffery O'Brian Hudson known to most as Chad, was born to Sandra Hudson and Frank Ledlow Jr. on September 30, 1985, in Shelby County, AL. Chad graduated from Thompson High School in 2004. He loved sports and was an assistant coach to his son's and nephew's Youth Football Team. In Chad's spare time, he loved to fish and to hang out with his brothers. Chad never met a stranger and was loved by many. He was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Rosie Williams Jones; grandfather, Samuel Hudson; sister, Cassandra Ledlow and cousin, Christopher Connell. Chad leaves to cherish his memories: his loving mother, Sandra Hudson; father, Frank Ledlow Jr.; children; Jalayla (Bella) Hudson, Brendon Hudson, Chassady Hudson, Jordan Hudson, Chadalynn Hudson, Bryson Hudson, Jefferey Hudson Jr., Chad Hudson, Rileigh Hudson, King Hudson; sisters, Kiesha (Jarvis) Davis, Coreta Stoudmire, Melinda Johnson; brothers, Jerome (April) Hudson, Darail Hudson, Darnell (Setheia) Hudson, Rodney Ledlow; a special cousin, Anthony Hudson; special friend, Jason Thompson; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.