Jeffrey Davis

Jeffrey H. Davis, 70, died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 13, 2008 in Riverview Hospital in Noblesville, IN. Jeff was a fourth generation native of Carmel. He was born May 15, 1938, son of Roy and Betty Davis. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1956 and attended Indiana University. In 1964, he married Dottie Megel. They were married for 44 years. Jeff served his community in a number of roles. He was an active volunteer at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School, Carmel Dads? Club and supported Our Lady of Grace Monastery. He was a member of the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals from 1987-1989. Also he served on the Carmel Planning Commission from 1987 to 1991 with the last three years as president. Jeff began his career in 1956 as a truck driver at Independent Concrete Pipe in Indianapolis. He retired 44 years later as the General Manager. While Jeff overcame many obstacles over the past ten years, with the help of his devoted wife, Dottie, he continued to guide and support his children and grandchildren. Jeff left a deep and lasting impression on all who met him. He will always be remembered as a loving husband and father, respected mentor and a...[more]

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yal friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rick Davis. Survivors include his wife Dottie, five children, Kathy (Alan) Young, Jeff Jr. (Kim), Cheryl (Steve) Erdody, Michelle (Mike) Chaille and Michael Davis; ten grandchildren, Kate, Jake, Averill, Annie, Riley, Zach, Sam, Tanner Lilly and Tate; sister, Debbie Byerly. Family and friends will gather on Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 2-8 p.m. in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 18, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, IN 46033. Burial will follow in the Carmel Cemetery. You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a memory, sign the guestbook or make a memorial contribution to Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove or the Clinic of Hope at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo, IN. Thanks to the dedicated physicians and staff of Riverview Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Jeff and our family.