Eugene Gudger, age 91 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Harmony Healthcare, Xenia. He was born in Cary, Kentucky on July 16, 1933, the son of Fred & Maggie (Howard) Gudger. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served in the Korean War. He worked for Moorman Pontiac for many years in Auto Body repair. He had a great sense of humor and loved to play the guitar and sing.

He is survived by his son Michael Gudger; step-children Clarence "Cecil" Long, Diana (Frank) Markunes, Robert (Valerie) Long and Calvin Long; grandchildren Tim Long, Bobby Long, Jessica Long, Jason Hadley and Tracee Hardin; great grandchildren Jayla Brown, Naomi Nail and Conner Hardin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 58 years Pearl Gudger in 2021; step-children Donald Long and Cathy Hadley; grandson James Hadley; brothers Lawrence, Elder, Jim, Kelly and Walter Gudger; and sisters Dorothy Morris and Kathryn Prodin.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.