Chad Alan Bechhold

Chad Alan Bechhold, 41, of Gulfport, MS passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. Chad was born June 28, 1982 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was a graduate of East Grand Forks Senior High school. He served in the United States Navy for 21 years ending his career as a highly decorated chief. He was a loving father, fantastic husband, and precious son. He was a great friend and mentor to many. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Chad is preceded in death by his father, Frank Olmstead; his mother-in-law, Susan Moran; and by his step-brother, Bradley Hart. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Cynthia Joy Bechhold; his son, Brayden Michael Duane; his daughter, Hailey Victoria Ellen; his unborn daughter, Gabriella due in June; and his parents, Victoria and Larry Hart. He is also survived by his step-sister, Stacie; brother-in-law David; and sisters-in-law, Anna and Jessica. 

Services will be held at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home on 2511 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531 on Monday, March 25, 2024 with visitation from 11am-1pm and service to follow at 1pm. Immediately following service, burial will be at D’Iberville Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please consider purchasing from the Bechhold baby registry https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/cynthia-bechhold-chad-bechhold-june-2024-gulfport/1SRBRW6K2GFBH?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_2992HBX1WT3SHFHQ50NK&language=en_US