WAYCROSS — William Harold Day, a long-time resident of Waycross, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 87 after a brief illness.
He most recently lived in Laurens, S.C. Born in 1935 in Blakely, Ga., he was the son of the late Alvan and Pearl Day.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Paula Gainous Day; two daughters, Rebecca Tucker (Richard) of Birmingham, Ala., and Kim Caton (Jay) of Duncan, S.C.; and one grandson, Eli Caton. He also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Betty Day of Blakely; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence Day and Marshal Day, and his sister, Juanita Day Edmondson.
After high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force before obtaining degrees from Valdosta State College, West Georgia College, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He served the Lord vocationally through ministry at Central Baptist Church in Akron, Ohio, as the minister of youth and education, also at the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home in Baxley, and then finished his career serving as the Assistant Administrator at Baptist Village in Waycross for 25 years.
He found his passion by helping families who found themselves in circumstances where they were unable to help themselves or their loved ones.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He loved to laugh, read, work in the yard, could fix pretty much anything, and enjoyed traveling in his retirement until his health made that difficult. Most of all he loved spending quality time with his family.
He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Waycross for more than 40 years, serving as a Sunday School teacher, leader of the Royal Ambassadors, and serving on numerous committees.
He was most recently a member of First Baptist Church of Laurens, S.C.
He served for several years on the Ware County Board of Elections, and was a long-time member of the Waycross Exchange Club, serving a term as president in 1984-1985.
A celebration of life was held Monday, January 2 at First Baptist Church in Waycross with the Rev. Ray Sullivan officiating. Burial and a graveside service was held later Monday at Blakely City Cemetery in Blakely. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Music Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider making a donation to Baptist Village Retirement Communities or the charity of your choice.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to his tribute wall at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
