Eugene 'Gene' Davis age 86 of rural Lafayette, passed away at 4:53 AM Sunday, August 28, 2022 in Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital.  He was born in Roselawn, IN May 20, 1936 son of the late Harold Eugene and Ruby Davis.  He married Jayne Leader October 22, 2020 and she survives.

Gene 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.   Gene was proud to have driven 60 consecutive years and never missed a day driving.  Gene was named  2015-2016 'Bus Driver of the Year' by TSC.  In addition to his regular route, Gene enjoyed transporting sports teams and fieldtrips.

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

Gene 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.

Surviving with his wife Jayne are: 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 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with funeral services following at 1:00 PM with Pastor Jerry Miller officiating, Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.  Burial will follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, West Lafayette.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Gene's memory may be directed to McCutcheon's MAV Club.   Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a condolence.