Eugene Shumate 89 of Clay City passed away at his residence. He was born March 7, 1933 in Paris to Zachary and Elizabeth Florence. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and was a Master Plumber. He is survived by a son Brian Shumate of Nebraska, three daughters Sandra Hisle of Winchester, Sharon Hall of Winchester, Tammy Miller of Nebraska and a brother William Bill Shumate. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Clay City. Friends may visit Thursday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial will follow in the Donnie G. Randall Veteran Cemetery in Stanton. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.