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1923 - 2010
 Elgia "Jim" Day, 87 of Proctorville, Ohio died Thursday, December 2, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Minister Tom Miller and Minister Barry Kelley. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Elgia was born February 10, 1923 in Lawrence County, Ohio a son of the late John Marshall and Myrtle Lawhon Day. He was a member of Defender Methodist Church. He was also an Army Veteran of World War II and a retiree of Inco Alloys where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was married to his wife Maxine "Der" Day for 67 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Joyce (Frank) Harmon; one son Larry (Melanie) Day all of Proctorville; three granddaughters Pam (Tim) Shafer of Proctorville, Tracy (Jeff) Price of Taylorsville, NC and Melanie Ann (Chris) Alley of Blacklick, Ohio; three great grandchildren Brandon (Misty) Shafer of Nitro, WV, Hayden and Bella Alley of Blacklick, Ohio; his twin brother Elvin "Tom" (Eva Rose) Day of Proctorville, Ohio, Robert "Bob" (Dorothy) Day of Chesapeake, Ohio and one sister Bernice Farahay of Melbourne, FL. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers Leon, Edward, Conley, William E. and Marshall; two sisters Hazel and Mabel. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall. |
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Richard Unroe
rdunroe@yahoo.com
Wednesday January 19, 2011 at
11:27 AM
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Dear family, I thought that I had already posted something, sorry. But you have been in my thoughts and prayers...
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Wednesday December 15, 2010 at
11:51 AM
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About thirty years ago, I had the priviledge to work with Jim & Tom on the fellowship Hall at Defender Church. My then husband and I did some wiring there and they were doing the carpentry work. I remember them so well because they kept us in stitches throughout the whole project. I have always thought of them with that fond memory. I am sorry for your loss. Tanna Lockard Thomas
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Steve, Shari, Ethan, and Lauren Wiley
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
11:47 PM
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A very special person that I will never forget. Everytime you saw him you were greeted with a big warm hug. He and Maxine both as well as the rest of the family are very special to me and my family! Will be praying for you all!! Love you!
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Tim Rutherford
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
8:07 PM
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Sorry for your loss. If there is anything that you need, please let us know. Will miss him in the neighborhood. Sorry I wasn't able to be there!!
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Darrell Fowler
pastorfowler@yahoo.com
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
7:52 PM
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We will be praying for the family.
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Bobby Mayo
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
4:33 PM
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Since before I even learned to speak Brandon has been my best friend, and his family has always treated me like one of their own. Pap was like a grandfather to me, and I am so thankful to have had someone as genuinely kind as him in my life. There were so many times I remember him, and everyone he was smiling. Pap, you will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
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Misty Emery
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
3:53 PM
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I love and miss you dearly papaw, I know you are in a much better place. Keep me a warm spot in Heaven and save me a plate of the feast. Love Always, Misty.
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Kristina and Jaime Luker
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
3:51 PM
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Mr. Day was the best neighbor and friend anyone could ever ask for. I thought of him as more of a grandfather than a neighbor. In fact, I was blessed to have him in my life longer than either of my actual grandfathers! His love, kindness, and generosity meant the world to me. I will never forget him. I love you all as my own family. I find comfort in the peace of knowing that as a child of God, Mr. Day is celebrating his life in heaven right now. And one day, we will all be reunited as heavenly neighbors.
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Brandon Shafer
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
3:30 PM
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What are you supposed to do when you wake up and realize someone you've spent probably more time with than anyone for 21 years is gone? How can you look forward to Christmas or a birthday when there's just going to be an empty seat? So many things that he never got to witness my marriage, a child, me getting older. Yet still after 21 years I was still "little boy". For the first time I've lost someone close to me and I seriously must say, I will never be the same. I want to be a better and more caring person. We will see. Just know I'll never forget you and will miss you forever. Thank you for being the best grandpa anyone could want. Love you. Papaw. Your "little boy"
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Gary and Judy Taylor
garyandjudy@earthlink.net
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
12:46 PM
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Please accept our condolences. We rejoice that we spent time with Jim and Maxine Day at Defender Methodist Church, singing the praises of God, on Oct. 31, the eve of All Saints Day. -- With love, Gary and Judy Taylor, First United Methodist Church, Huntington WV
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Beth Brown
Saturday December 4, 2010 at
12:23 PM
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Brandon, my deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Thanks for being such a good friend to Zack.
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Tim Shafer
citgomech@aol.com
Friday December 3, 2010 at
11:29 PM
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Jim (PAP) was like a grandfather to me, the very last one I had. He was the best to Pam and me. He was always worried about everyone else and put himself last. Like our guardian angel here on earth. Now he is our guardian angel in heaven. It will be hard not seeing his smiling face but I know in my heart he is in a better place and not suffering anymore. We love you pap you will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
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Pam Shafer
Friday December 3, 2010 at
9:28 PM
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Papa Day,
It is Friday evening and I should be getting ready to come to your home to spend the night with you. But tonight you are in your heavenly home at peace. I know you are rejoicing but my heart is breaking. I will miss our special Friday and Saturday nights where we would watch football and let Der go to bed to get some rest. I was blessed to have you in my life for 45 years. Heaven gained a very special angel on Thursday. I know you will be watching over me. I will see you again someday and that is what is going to get me thru this. I love you. Pam
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