Christopher George Tarr

Christopher George Tarr, 47, of Millington, MD, left his earthly home to be with our Lord on December 19, 2019, after a well-fought battle this fall with pancreatic cancer. Chris was born on March 22, 1972, to George and Janice Tarr in Honolulu HI. He was an active member of the St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department while in high school. He graduated from St. Michaels High School in 1990. He had joined the BSA Exploring pilot program for law enforcement while in high school, this led him to study law enforcement in the Greater Johnstown Police Academy, PA, after graduating. During his training he continued working security for Pinkerton Security Agency, at the Black and Decker Plant in Easton MD. His first job as a police officer started in 1994 for the Town of Edmonston in Prince George's County. In 1999, he made the switch back to Delmarva and began working as a deputy for the Office of the Sheriff for Queen Anne’s County. After a medical retirement in 2009, Chris had always loved motorized vehicles of every kind, so he worked for a short time at Hertrich Chevy Dodge, then made a change to work for NAPA, as a manager in Greensboro, Chestertown, and the Middletown Stores. In 1987, he met Melanie when the two were working after school jobs in Easton, MD, and they wed in June of 1996. In 2002, they bought a small farm in the northern part of Queen Anne’s County to raise their three children. Chris enjoyed many scouting adventures over the last dozen years or so with his children and friends. He mentored many youth and adults across the Del-Mar-Va Council. He loved helping with Special Olympics events through the Sheriff’s Office and with rides on his motorcycle. He had a servant's heart for God and for his church in the community, serving in every leadership role available over the last decade. Christopher is survived by his mother, Janice L. Abbott (Richard) of Easton; father, George Robert Tarr Jr. (Sandy); sister, Robyn L. Allen (Ben) of Royal Oak; wife, Melanie E.M. Tarr (Kern); sons, Gregory R. Tarr, Johnathan M. Tarr; and daughter, Miranda E. Tarr of Millington, MD; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Friday, January 3, at 12pm, with visitations beginning at 11:00 at the Calvary Asbury United Methodist Church, 105 N Church Street, Sudlersville, MD 21668. Chris wore many uniforms, attendees will be very welcome in uniform. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to one of three organizations on his behalf: Compass Regional Hospice Center, 160 Coursevall Drive Centreville, MD 21617, or Del-Mar-Va Council for Akridge SR Improvements, 1910 Baden Powell Way, Dover DE 19904; or Special Olympics of Maryland 3701 Commerce Drive #103, Baltimore MD 21227.

Christopher George Tarr

March 22, 1972 - December 19, 2019