Eugene Gene Marshall, 69, husband of Brenda A. (Fisher) Marshall of 188 Orchard Road passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Marshall was born in Staunton on October 14, 1941 a son of the late Samuel Henry and Nora Katherine (Back) Marshall.
Mr. Marshall was self employed until his illness working along beside his wife as owner and operator of Marshalls Auto Sales, Body Shop and Wrecking Service.
He was a member of the Staunton Seventh Day Adventist Church, an avid Earnhart, Sr. and Earnhart, Jr. race fan and enjoyed watching baseball especially the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. Mr. Marshall dearly loved his family and grandchildren so very, very much.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Eugene Edward Little Gene Marshall, five brothers, Roy, George, Briscoe, Roscoe and Clyde Marshall and a sister, Mary Moore Martin.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 45 years are two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl J. Marshall and wife Robyn of Fishersville and Kim Duck Marshall and wife Hope of Grottoes; a daughter-in-law, Jana E. Marshall of Staunton; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Wade Marshall and wife Catherine of Staunton and Jessie Marshall of Waynesboro; a brother-in-law, Robert Fisher of Staunton; seven grandchildren, Jessica Marshall, Ashley Marshall, Jennifer Marshall, Jamie Marshall, Cody Marshall, Amber Marshall and Justin Marshall; two step grandchildren, Ashley and Nick; a great granddaughter, Adriana Gaylor and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
A celebration of life will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in the Staunton Seventh Day Adventist Church by Pastor Daniel Darrikhuma.
Burial will follow in the St. Johns Reformed Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011 at the funeral home and other times at his residence.
Active pallbearers will be Lloyd Moore, Boyd Moore, Robert Fisher, Robert Shifflett, James Bones Doyle, George Marshall, Robert Lotts and Warren Smutt Atchinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Wolters, Robbie Shifflett, John Miller and nieces, nephews and friends attending the service.
It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Staunton Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1000 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive in Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net
To my family, friends, co-workers, church family and neighbors. I could not be present for the services of the passing of our son, my sisters nor can I be there for my precious husband whom I cherished and loved so very much and he knew I couldnt. Just know that I love each of you very much and thank you for supporting my family.
May God Bless you all, Brenda