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Gary Duane
Davis
Feb 5, 1954 — Nov 13, 2019
Otterbein
Gary Duane Davis , 65, of Otterbein, IN passed away, unexpectedly, in his home early Wednesday morning. He was born February 5, 1954 in Lafayette, IN to Aldeane (Asher) Davis & the late Duane Davis. He married Susan Johnson, in Otterbein, on May 10, 1975.
Gary was a 1973 graduate of Benton Central High School. Gary & Susan owned Pizza King Restaurants in both Otterbein & Waynetown. They went on to help Gary's cousin, Steve Hands, manage two additional locations in Oxford & Klondike. Gary spent most of his career at Purdue University as a Light Maintenance Crew Chief. At the time of his death, he was employed with Ivy Tech as an Electrician Tech.
Gary was tremendously proud of all of his grandchildren & spent most of his free time attending their various sporting events which included volleyball, basketball, ATV racing & bass fishing tournaments.
Surviving with Susan, his wife of 44 years, is his mother, Aldeane Davis; daughter, Olivia (Drake) Sarault & their 2 sons, Ethan and Luke; & son, Jeremy (Monica) Davis & their twins Kyra & Kole (all residents of Otterbein). He is also survived by a sister, Carol (RC) Hartley of Otterbein, 2 brothers, Tom (Nadine) Davis, of Otterbein & Greg (Carol) Davis, of Lafayette, along with many nieces & nephews who greatly adored him. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Duane Davis.
Visitation is 5:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 405 E. Oxford St., Otterbein, IN. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am, on Monday, November 18, 2019, at the church, with Rev. Gary Sims officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting Gary's family. Visit www.shoemakerfh.com or Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page to leave any condolences, share a memory of Gary.
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