Eugene ‘Gene’ Davis

May 20, 1936 – Aug. 28, 2022

Eugene ‘Gene’ Davis age 86 of rural Lafayette, passed away at 4:53 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 in Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital.

He was born in Roselawn, Ind. May 20, 1936 son of the late Harold Eugene and Ruby Davis.

He married Jayne Leader Oct. 22, 2020 and she survives.

He was a graduate of Monon High School and following graduation farmed in the Monticello area. He also drove a school bus in White County. He moved to the Shadeland area in 1980 and continued to farm, was employed by Eli Lily Labs and was a bus driver for Tippecanoe School Corporation. He was proud to have driven 60 consecutive years and never missed a day driving. He was named 2015-2016 ‘Bus Driver of the Year’ by TSC. In addition to his regular route, he enjoyed transporting sports teams and fieldtrips.

On his ‘hobby farm’ he raised Quarter Horses and was an accomplished breeder and showman. He raised and exhibited nine champion Mare/colts at the Indiana State Fair.

He had a big heart and was a loving, caring, sweet kind devoted husband. He enjoyed spending time and sorting out world affairs with fellow bus drivers at McDonalds.

Survivors include his wife, Jayne; five children and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three step-children and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Mary Ann; a son; and a sister.

Visitation hours are 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with funeral services following at 1 p.m., with Pastor Jerry Miller officiating, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Burial will follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette. Memorial contributions in his memory may be directed to McCutcheon’s MAV Club. Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a condolence.