Dennis Eugene Davis, 82, of Batesville, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Aspen Place Health in Greensburg. Dennis was born to Charles and Bernice (Brauem) Davis on February 13, 1939. In 1977, he married his wife, Betty (Moore) Davis.

Although he only spent a short time in the military, it was something Dennis was very proud of. He was an avid hunter and liked fishing. He always enjoyed taking the Gator out for a ride, and of course, he loved his tomato plants too.

Dennis will be dearly missed by his children, Mike Spurling (Gayle) and Cindy Scudder; grandchildren, Michelle Whitis, Tifany Hensley, Curtis Gridley, and Bobbie Gridley; great grandchildren, Cody Whitis, Kelsey Davis, Courtney Rapking, Beth Kenman, Holly Karn, Bradley Davis, Skylar Gridley, Raven Gridley, Lance Hensley and Allison Hensley; 15 great great grandchildren; and his three sisters, Susanna Davis, Violet Croddy and Myrtle White; along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; daughter, Brenda Gridley; three brothers, Charles Davis, Thomas Davis and Sonny Davis; sister Rosemary Knipp; and two grandsons, Nathan Spurling and Bennie Ray Gridley.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. John's UCC Cemetery (Huntersville) in Batesville with Rev. David Gates officiating. Graveside military honors conducted by the Batesville VFW Post #3183, and the Prell-Bland American Legion post #271.

Memorials in honor of Dennis can be given to the Brenda Gridley Memorial Scholarship Fund. They may be brought to the service or mailed to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.

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