Sadly missed by many. Rest in peace.
William Birx "Billy" Marsh, Jr.
CRISFIELD-William Birx "Billy" Marsh, Jr., 55, of Crisfield passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Baltimore Aug. 5, 1958, he was the son of Marie Frances Mister Marsh of Crisfield and the late William Birx Marsh, Sr.
Billy started working on the water at age 16. He was a talented boat mechanic and most recently was a truck driver for Reese Trucking.
He was an honorary member of the Crisfield Elks Lodge #1044, and was co-founder and treasurer of the Eastern Shore Mud Racing Association. He enjoyed working many years at the National Hard Crab Derby's Boat Docking contest where he fired the official starting shot. Billy also loved restoring antique cars.
Very devoted to his family, he is survived by his mother, Marie Marsh and her companion Charles Lankford of Crisfield; two children, William "Billy C." Marsh and Madison Marie Marsh; three siblings, Steven Marsh of Tampa, Cheryl Tawes and husband David of Crisfield and Mark Marsh and wife Marjorie of Pocomoke; his nieces and nephews, Megan, Patrick and Seth Tawes, April Turner, and Kaylin, Brittney, Logan and Blake Marsh; his very special friend, Dawn Greco of Crisfield; and his best buddies, Wright Townsend and Travis Sayre of Crisfield and Terry Eberhart of Westover.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield where friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service. Rev. Steve Willing will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are requested to be sent to the Madison Marsh Educational Fund, c/o Cheryl Tawes, 123 Hall Highway, Crisfield, Md. 21817.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com
CRISFIELD-William Birx "Billy" Marsh, Jr., 55, of Crisfield passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Baltimore Aug. 5, 1958, he was the son of Marie Frances Mister Marsh of Crisfield and the late William Birx Marsh, Sr.
Billy started working on the water at age 16. He was a talented boat mechanic and most recently was a truck driver for Reese Trucking.
He was an honorary member of the Crisfield Elks Lodge #1044, and was co-founder and treasurer of the Eastern Shore Mud Racing Association. He enjoyed working many years at the National Hard Crab Derby's Boat Docking contest where he fired the official starting shot. Billy also loved restoring antique cars.
Very devoted to his family, he is survived by his mother, Marie Marsh and her companion Charles Lankford of Crisfield; two children, William "Billy C." Marsh and Madison Marie Marsh; three siblings, Steven Marsh of Tampa, Cheryl Tawes and husband David of Crisfield and Mark Marsh and wife Marjorie of Pocomoke; his nieces and nephews, Megan, Patrick and Seth Tawes, April Turner, and Kaylin, Brittney, Logan and Blake Marsh; his very special friend, Dawn Greco of Crisfield; and his best buddies, Wright Townsend and Travis Sayre of Crisfield and Terry Eberhart of Westover.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield where friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service. Rev. Steve Willing will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are requested to be sent to the Madison Marsh Educational Fund, c/o Cheryl Tawes, 123 Hall Highway, Crisfield, Md. 21817.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com
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