John W. (Jack) Carmody
August 31, 1937 - January 3, 2021
John W. Carmody, age 83 entered into rest on January 3, 2021. He was born in Rochester, NY and was a long-time resident of Tallahassee. John retired from the Florida Highway Patrol as Deputy Director Special Operations in 1993, he spent a major portion of his career in the South Florida area, including serving as commander of Troop E., Miami. John was dedicated to serving the state of Florida. During his 37 years with the Florida Highway Patrol he worked many special details. During his career his greatest honor was shaking Pope John Paul’s hand in 1987. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, and was always there to lend a guiding hand. John was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include in his wife of 64 yrs. Martha “Genie” McCall Carmody; children—John W. Carmody II (Kristi) of Georgetown, TX, Joan M. Breeding (Dru) of Tallahassee, FL, Jackie L Walker (Tim) of Mooresville, NC; grandchildren Matthew Breeding (Julia), Jaclyn Breeding, McKayla Carmody, Justin Walker, MacKenzie Carmody; one great-grandchild Suzanna Breeding. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with burial to follow at MeadowWood Memorial Park. The service will be live streamed at www.goodshepherdparish.org/livestream - In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Assoc. of State Troopers Foundation 1949 Raymond Diehl Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 or Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)
John W. Carmody, age 83 entered into rest on January 3, 2021. He was born in Rochester, NY and was a long-time resident of Tallahassee. John retired from the Florida Highway Patrol as Deputy Director Special Operations in 1993, he spent a major... View Obituary & Service Information