Russell Gordon Shores, 56, of Tangier Island, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Born on Tangier Island October 12, 1962, he was a son of the late James "Puck" and Mary Alice Parks Shores.

He was a graduate of Tangier Combined School, Class of 1981 and was a member of the New Testament Church. He was a Waterman for 27 years before making a career change into the tugboat industry first with Express Marine, then OSG, and finally as an engineer for Vane Brothers on the tugboat, Hudson.

A beloved Husband and devoted Dad, Russell loved to work and provide for his family.  He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, boating and carpentry.  He also loved his pet cats.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Hope Howard Shores of Tangier Island; son, Noah Royce Shores of Westover; brother, Rudy James Shores and wife Carlene of Tangier Island; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family including his in-laws, and many close friends.

Funeral services officiated by Elders Duane Crockett and William Eskridge will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 2:15 PM at New Testament Church on Tangier where a viewing will be from Wednesday evening from 7-8 PM. Interment will be held at approximately 5:30 PM in Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield.

Funeral passengers will need to utilize the Steven Thomas Cruise Boat for transportation and will depart 1001 W. Main Street, Crisfield, MD 21817 at 12:30PM.  For round trip ticket purchases, contact Tangier Island Cruises at 410-968-2338.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172 or to The Alzheimer's Association, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 400, Salisbury, MD 21804.

Services are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.