Alexander Martin Cathey Sr., born September 9, 1950, to Caroline Krebs Cathey and Andrew Barrett Cathey Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was 74.
Alex loved fishing at South Sauty, golfing, and was a self-taught musician who loved playing music with his friends.
He is survived by his son Alexander Martin Cathey Jr.; daughter-in-law, Stephanie; and daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Cathey Cloar; his four beautiful grandchildren, Alexander Martin Cathey III, Maddox George Cathey, Murphie Faye Cloar, and McKenzie Lynn Cloar, who were his world; his niece, Xan Pollard Curran and her husband, Tim; his best friend, Judith Baker; and his loyal dog, Caroline. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Andrew Cathey Jr. and Allen Cathey; and his sister, Anne Cathey Pollard.
Alex attended Lee High School, graduated from Marion Military Institute and attended Jacksonville State University for college. He devoted much of his career to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and retired after 25 years of service.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 30, in Huntsville.
