PORTSMOUTH-Marshall W. Butt, Jr., 95, of Olde Towne was called to heaven on Thursday, November 26, 2020.  Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was the son of Marshall W. Butt and Elsie Bagby Butt.  He was preceded in death by his first and second wives, Glenna Q. Porter and Donna C. Butt and his only sibling, Brooke B. Maupin.

After attending the College of William & Mary, Marshall proudly served for 20 years in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Major. He then taught High School ROTC in St. Augustine, Florida prior to moving back to Portsmouth.

The years that followed were filled with participation in civic organizations, social groups, and volunteer activities. He was a member of the Portsmouth Historical Association and past president of the Order of Cape Henry. He was directly involved in the State's decision in renaming Seashore State Park to First Landing. Marshall belonged to the Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, the Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library, the Twenty Club and was a founding and current member of the "Olde Towne Poker Night". He was an avid golfer and tennis player, in his day.

Marshall loved performing. He enjoyed professional modeling and many performances in local and regional theatre. He was most proud that his photo was used in the original ad campaign for "Virginia is for Lovers." He was one of the original lead actors in the Aegis Theatre reenactments at Nauticus, until the program ended.

Marshall will be missed by many and forgotten by none, particularly his friends at The Coffee Shop where he "held court" during his daily morning visits for nearly 30 years.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved special friend, Darlene Amon; three children, Marshall W. Butt III (Alan), Thomas F. Butt (Regina), Elizabeth C. Wilson (John); three grandchildren, Melissa T. Zidar (Francis), Anne Q. Vasiliadis (Michael), Sarah Q. Strack (Daniel); and seven great-grandchildren (who affectionately called him "Great") Molly, Maggie, Caroline, Costas, Teddy, Quinn and Conor.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday November 13, 2021, at 11 a.m., in Trinity Episcopal Church, Court St.  Family and friends will gather after the service in the church social hall. Private burial of his cremains will be at Oak Grove Cemetery the same day.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall's name. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.