Marshall, Sr., 76 SMITH ISLAND - Eugene E. "Gene" Marshall, Sr. died Thurs., Feb. 19, 2015 at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield. Born in 1938, he was the son of the late Elizabeth and Watson "Shug" Marshall, also of Smith Island. After graduating from Crisfield High School in 1955, Eugene went on to enjoy a long career in the oyster industry. He began his profession as a young man working aboard the skipjack Caleb W. Jones and then as a seafood dealer in Washington, DC. He was a highly skilled and respected mariner, and best known as the long-time Captain of the oyster buy boat, J.C. Drewer. For many years he had the pleasure of working alongside his father and son. Eugene was a widely admired and well-known figure throughout the Chesapeake Bay. He was a life-long member of Ewell United Methodist Church, and welcomed the opportunity to serve his community as a volunteer in the Ewell Fire Department. In addition, he was a member of the Chesapeake Masonic Lodge #147 AF & AM. Eugene enjoyed fishing, loved history, and remained an avid reader. All who knew him enjoyed his humor and natural talent for telling stories about life on the Chesapeake. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his eldest son, Eugene E. Marshall, Jr. He is survived by Christine V. Marshall, his wife of 50 years; a son, Calvin Watson Marshall; and adopted son and grandson, J. Watson Marshall; all of Smith Island. He also leaves behind a sister, Maxine Evans and her husband Marvin "Bunk" Evans; and a brother, Edward V. Marshall and his wife Sharon. His nieces and great-niece and great-nephews include, Natalie Blizzard, Ruth Evans, Evie Morvillo, Jamie Blizzard and Jason Blizzard. Selfless in death as in life, he has donated his body to medical science. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Details will be announced at that time. To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com