Jeffrey Gale Day

Jeffrey Gale Day, was born April 30, 1953, and departed this life on May 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents George L. and Bernice A. Goolsby, paternal grandparents Henry A. Sr., and Jeannette K. Day, and sister Cheryl R. Day.

Jeffrey was a graduate of DuPont High School where participated in the band. After graduation, he joined the navy and serviced two terms. He was employed by Union Carbide and later retired with more than 25 years of service.

He was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church of London, has been ordained as deacon and was active member of the Sunday School and music ministry.

Jeffrey was faithful in his support and upkeep of the Church and its activities.  He was also a member of the Martin Luther King Jr. male Chorus. As a member of the community, he cared for elderly neighbors such as taking doctors' appointments and checking in on them regularly.

He is survived by his father Howell A, Day of Charleston, mother, Mattie A. Day of London, son, Billy Hartwell of Cross Lanes, sisters, Christy Day Shavers(Gregory) of Charleston, Mona Dues (Theodore Jr.) of South Charleston, former wife Hazel Day, stepson John Bennett, Granddaughter Tamika Bennett, half-sister Delores Chapman and a host of uncles aunts, nephews nieces and cousins. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

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