Carl Mannard Day was born the son of Oscar Day and Arvilla Davis Day on April 21, 1919, in Brandsville, and departed this life Sept. 16, 2017, at National Health Care in West Plains, at the age of 98 years.
He was united in marriage on Aug. 10, 1940, at West Plains, to Iva Jeanette Jones, who preceded him in death on June 18, 2009.
He is survived by four children, Janet Phipps and husband, Calvin of Koshkonong, Sonny Day and wife, Shirley of West Plains, Mary Brite of Bay Minette, Ala., and Jimmy Day of Thayer; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Arvilla Day; his wife, Iva Day; one son-in-law, Jim Brite; two brothers, Paul Day and David Day; one infant brother; six sisters, Lorene Bussell, Louise Golden, Lucille Golden, Dowan Hunsperger, Hazel Fetrow and Alice Brown.
Mr. Day was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Army during World War II.
Carl was a farmer at heart, owning cattle, horses, and chickens. He enjoyed working on his farm and was known to use the brushhog up until the age of 90 years.
He was a Christian and a faithful member of the Stateline Pentecostal Church, where he served as Deacon.
Carl was a dedicated family man and will truly be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Brother Wayne Hurst officiating.
Burial will be in Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery near Thayer with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
