Mr. Thomas Richard Katchmar

Thomas Richard Katchmar was born on October 19th, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland and passed away August 7th, 2016. He was 68 years old. His wife, son, and grand-daughter were by his side when he passed. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Kimbrell-Stern. Rev. Steve Hurley will officiate. Tom served in the United States Air Force as a Military Policeman from August 1966 through April 1970. He did 1 tour in Vietnam March 1968 – March 1969 Tom was an Albany Police Officer for 26 years, retiring as a Captain in 1996. U.S. Marshal’s Service – 19 years of service after his retirement from the Albany Police Department. Retired from the U.S. Marshal’s Service in 2015. Tom was a loving, caring person, devoted to his family and friends. On the outside he was one tough customer, but on the inside was a softie when it came to his family and his cats. Tom was an avid sports fan. His team, the Atlanta Braves, was his all-time favorite win or lose. Any sport that involved a ball had his full attention year-round, except maybe golf. Tom had very few prized possessions, but one was his car. In 1970, Tom bought a Ford Mustang. It’s been restored twice, and will be at his Memorial Service. He loved that car, and anyone who knew him, knew about that car. Tom truly loved policing and was so proud of the men and women he worked with and their service to the city of Albany. After he retired from APD, Tom worked for the U.S. Marshal Service. He worked with so many friends from APD and loved being able to still do his job among those friends. It kept him young. You could do no better than Tom Katchmar as a friend. He was always there for anyone who needed him, without question. His sudden passing will be hard to get through, and he will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Survivors include his wife: Judy Sloan Katchmar of married 36 years. Children: His Son, Gary Sloan and his fiancé, Jennifer of Tampa, FL , daughters Christina Katchmar of Eatonton, GA and Melissa Peppers of Eatonton,GA, brothers, Brian Marin, Gregory Marin, Jeff Marin, Kevin Marin, and a sister, Sandy Reynolds. Grandchildren: David Sizemore, Tommy Sizemore, Brent Sizemore, Kristen Holliday, Tanner Thornsbury, and Cassandra Sloan Memorials may be made to the Albany Humane Society at 1705 Oakridge Dr., Albany, GA 31707. To share your thoughts with the Katchmar family you may visit our website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Mr. Thomas Richard Katchmar

October 19, 1947 - August 7, 2016