Jerry Day's Obituary
Jerry Byrnes Day, 85, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Ladner Day, parents Henry Hardy and Ina Lee Cothern Day, son Kenneth Day, Sr., brothers Van and Robert Day and sister Doris Day Boyet. He is survived by his daughters Janet Day Kesterson (Jerry), Edie Day Williford (Jeff), Jennifer Day Keel, 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and sisters Dixie Day Boyet and Lizbeth Day Laurrell. Jerry grew up in Bogalusa, LA. After graduating high school, he served in the Navy and the Air Force. He then attended Linda Vista Bible College earning a Bachelor’s of Theology and a Master’s Degree in Library science. He worked in the Insurance Industry for Maryland Casualty and retired from Metropolitan Insurance Co. Jerry was a member of Balmoral Baptist Church, served as a lay preacher, Bible Teacher, Deacon and was on many committees with the Southern Baptist Convention. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:30 and funeral service begins at 2:30 pm on Saturday October 17 at Memorial Park Funeral home on Poplar Avenue.
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