Eugene "Gene" Marshall

Kingsport - Eugene "Gene" Marshall, 80 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2015. Born in Hawkins County, Gene had lived in Kingsport for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired truck driver having worked for Mason-Dixon Freight Lines. He was a member of Gospel Fellowship. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cloud and Goldie Dykes Marshall; several sisters and brothers. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Chloras Wallace Marshall of the home; daughter, Susan Archer of Kingsport; sons, Alan and Diane Marshall of Mt Carmel and Mike and Mary Marshall of Kingsport; 4 grandchildren, Michael, Brittany, Shane and Dallas; 3 great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Marshall and Mason; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Melburn Farmer officiating. A military graveside service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Mtn. Home National Cemetery with the American Legion Post 3/265 conducting the rites. The Color Guard will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be James Randolph "Bud" Wallace, A. D. Wallace and Hansel Wallace. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:40 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Fellowship, 260 Bradley Creek Rd, Surgoinsville, TN 37873 or the Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Boone Street, Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Marshall family.