Bruce N. Marshall, 68, of Hartford, Connecticut, and formerly of Bluffton died Feb. 1, 2017, while on hospice at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hartford, Connecticut, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Bruce was born Dec. 12, 1948, in Bluffton to Kimmel and Maxine (Cook) Marshall who preceded him in death.

In his youth Bruce was a member of the Boy Scout Troop 256 where he achieved his Eagle Scout.  Bruce was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam War. Before the onset of his illness, Bruce was a surveyor in Ohio and Connecticut.

Bruce is survived by a son, Ryan Neil Marshall; two sisters, Linda (Eddy) Smith of Endwell, New York, Sue (Dennis) Kamann of Prospect, Kentucky; and a brother, Terry (Pamela) Marshall of Homosassa, Florida.

Bruce was preceded in death by a brother, Larry L. Marshall.

A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Service, Bluffton.