Kevin James Kretchmer of Hartford, Arkansas, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home. He was born on on October 3, 1961, in Rochester, New York, to the late Butch Kretchmer and Margaret (Caleo) Kretchmer. He was 62 years old.

For many years, Kevin was a New York State Corrections Officer and police officer, and he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary (Adams) Kretchmer; four daughters, Amanda Adams, Amy Kretchmer, Tosha Horne, and Krystal Snow; one son, Gregori Kretchmer; a sister, Missy Bradling; four brothers, Steven Kretchmer, David Kretchmer, Michael Kretchmer, and George Ketchmer; and eight grandchildren, Piper, Nicole, Thomas, Anthony, Mia, Annabelle, Tyron Jr, and Allora.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

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