Marvin H. Tawes, Jr., 90, of Crisfield, MD, died Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA.

Born in Crisfield on March 23, 1933, he was a son of the late Marvin H. Tawes, Sr. and Helen Richardson Tawes.  His wife of 54 years, Eleanor Ann Marshall Tawes, preceded him in death on June 20, 2012.

He was a graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1951, obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of MD College Park, and graduated from the University of MD Dental School in Baltimore City.  Following graduation from Dental School, he enlisted in the US Army serving four years in the Dental Corps and was honorably discharged as Captain.  Dr. Tawes practiced dentistry in Crisfield for more than 30 years.

Dr. Tawes was a life-long and active member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Crisfield.  He was also a member of Crisfield Elks Lodge #1044 and the former Crisfield Rotary Club.

He loved spending time with his family, playing golf, gardening, and being outside.  He had a reverence for Mother Nature and enjoyed everything nature had to offer.  Over the past five years, he has enjoyed residing in Onley, VA with his companion, Judy Bradshaw.  There, he enjoyed attending Onley United Methodist Church and Onley Baptist Church.

He is survived by two children, Craig Tawes and wife Terri of Crisfield and Kay Insley and husband Eddie of South Mills, NC; his son-in-law, Ronnie Evans and wife Maria of Crisfield; six grandchildren, Ross Evans and wife Joanne of Crisfield, Ryan Dodson and wife Nicole of Crisfield, Dustin Tawes of Pocomoke, Brooks Dodson and wife Renee of Crisfield, Alexander Tawes of Marion, and Rachael Evans of Princess Anne; four great-grandchildren, Jason, Lane, Everley and Ellie Kay; his companion, Judy Bradshaw of Onley; and several step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kara Evans on March 28, 2015; and his brother, Porter Tawes.

Funeral services will be Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1 PM at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield where a visitation will be from 11:30AM until service time at 1PM.  The Rev. Stephen S. Willing will officiate.  Interment will follow in Sunnyridge Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lower Somerset County Ambulance and Rescue Squad, LSCARS, P.O. Box 406, Crisfield, MD 21817.

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