Jerry Wayne Day, born March 17, 1947, in Red Bay, passed away at home Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Athens where he had lived since 1968. He was 64.
Mr. Day attended Elkmont High School and served in the U. S. Army from 1966 to 1968 with 18 months of duty in Munich, Germany. He was employed by the city of Athens Fire Department for more than 26 years, where he earned the rank of assistant chief. Mr. Day was honored by various local organizations and the city of Athens for saving the life of a little girl, whom he rescued from her crib in her burning home.
Mr. Day was preceded in death by his parents, Reginald and Willie Louise Day.
He is survived by one son, Jonathan Day and wife Roxy; one daughter, Leigh Ann Day Todd and husband Brent; one granddaughter, Anna Lauren Day; one grandson, Hudson Barker Todd; one brother, Jimmy Day; two sisters, Jean Craig and Johnnie Sue Davis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation is from 6-9 tonight at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Cemetery with Mitchell McConnell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Limestone County, P. O. Box 626, Athens, AL 35612.
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