Robert “Bob” Day, 86, of Chesapeake, Ohio was received in the arms of his Savior, Jesus, as his Heavenly Father welcomed him home on Monday, March 5, 2018. He was surrounded by his wife, daughter and son-in-law. Robert was born December 28, 1931 in Chesapeake, Ohio to John M. and Myrtie Lawhon Day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers: Leon, William Estill, Marshall, Conley, Edward, Elgia “Jim” and Elvin “Tom” Day and by two sisters: Mabel Day and Hazel Riley. He retired from INCO with 35 years of service. He was a member of Defender United Methodist Church and a member of Gideon's International, doing 10 years of jail ministry. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a member of Proctorville V.F.W. Post 6878. Bob served on the Lawrence County Soil and Water Board for 12 years and 20 years on the Southern States Board of Directors. Bob felt blessed to farm the land that was also his birthplace and on most days could be found tilling and working God’s good earth. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Kay Day; one daughter, Connie (Tommy) Cantrell of Chesapeake, Ohio; one sister, Blanche Bernice Farahay of Melbourne, Florida; a brother-in-law, Paul (Judy) Kay of Orangevale, California and a sister-in-law, Maxine Day of Proctorville, Ohio. Also surviving Bob are two grandchildren, Faith (Bryan) Turner and Thomas (Lisa) Cantrell, Jr., one great grandson and four great granddaughters, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Two very special friends, Bill and Mary Ann Flannery of Chesapeake, Ohio survive Bob. His family, friends and neighbors were all blessed by his presence. Funeral service will be Friday, March 9th at 2 p.m. at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory with Pastor Bill Flannery officiating. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Proctorville V.F.W. Post 6878 will conduct military graveside rites. Donations may be made to Gideon's International in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
