Richard Gary Day
of Damascus, AR
August 6, 1946 - January 5, 2024
Richard Gary Day passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2024. He was born August 6th, 1946 in Conway, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Leon and Ann (Gwatney) Day. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and running dogs with his hunting buddies. Richard was President of the Arkansas State Foxhunters Association in the early eighties and was eventually inducted to the Arkansas State Foxhunters Hall of Fame in 2023. He will be remembered most for his vibrant spirit and his ability to light up a room. His devotion to family and friendships was matched only by his generosity and big heart. Richard proudly served his country in the US Army, in Germany. For over 30 years, he contributed to the construction industry before co-founding Dayco Construction alongside his wife, Janan, dedicating 18 years to its operation. He was very proud of the countless projects he had a hand in all over Arkansas. Richard was a dedicated member of Greenbrier First Methodist Church.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, son, Gary Don Day and sister, Carol O'Dell. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Janan; sisters, Pat Everett and Judy Hargrove; stepsons, Randy, Robert and Russ Mahan; grandson, Brady Day; step-grandchildren, Ashley (Britton) Echols, Dylan Mahan, Blake Mahan, Evan Iberg and Alyvia Mahan; step-great grandchildren, Hunter (Erin), Haeleah and Hannah Echols; several beloved nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Steve Atkinson, Scotty Loyd, Larry Freeman, Donnie Fowler, Brent and Blake Henderson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Day, Frankie Deaver, Joshua, Caleb, Hudson, Titus, Silas, Haddon and Paton Everett.
Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 2:00PM at Roller McNutt in Greenbrier. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 1:00PM. Burial will take place following at Lloyd Cemetery in Bee Branch, Arkansas.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR 72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com