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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38 Condolence(s)
Jerry & Janis Robbins
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Janan and Richard’s families, we are so sorry for his passing. Didn’t have an opportunity to be around him, but know that he was admired & well thought of by lots of folks. You have lots of great times & memories to hang on to, and he will always be close by. Know that your hearts are broken, know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers. Praying for comfort & strength. You will see him again. We love you all.
Elizabeth and Johnny Guillot
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Words cannot express how sorry we are of Richards passing. He was such a special person!
His friendship to "G" and I meant more than you'll ever know.
Sending lots of prayers and hugs.
Love, Liz and "G"
Mike and Sue Wilcox
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Our sincerest condolences to Richards family.
Sarah Annette Roberts
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Janan and family ! I’m so sorry to hear about Richard I didn’t know him that well but I know if he got you Janan he was a great guy We go back along way you and I and had some awesome memories and disappointments but you have always been a friend and I will always love you ! Again I’m so sorry ! My thoughts and prayers are with your family ! Love you !
Teresa Bonds
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Richard will be truely missed by many! I never saw him when he wasn’t laughing or joking around. He was a wonderful man. My prayers for Janan and all his family. Much love to you all.
Teresa
Randy-Janet Nokes
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
To The Family of Richard Day,
It was Sad to Hear of the Loss of Richard, Our Thoughts and Prayers Go out to You During the Days Ahead. May GOD Comfort you in Your Sorrow.
Tom and Brenda Mathis
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Prayers of comfort for all his loved ones, He leaves behind.
Summer Holland Acre
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Prayers For Mrs Janna, and all family and friends. I’ve known Mr Richard my whole life and always had a smile on his face or something funny to say. He sure is going to be missed in this community!
Jim and Charlsie McBride
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Janna, We extend our deepest sympathy for your loss, and also to the rest of the family. With our prayers for strength, peace, and comfort.
Brad drye
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Connie McMillen
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Janan, Pat, Judy and all of Mr. Richard’s family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I thought a lot of him and have for a very long time. He gave Chad a job many years ago and while on the job, Mr. Richard always took care of Chad and looked out for him. Stan and I have always been grateful and thankful for that. Every time that I would see Mr. Richard somewhere, he was always the same……nice, funny, full of life and jokes. My heart bleeds for all of you at this time……I know you will miss him…….please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Hedgepeth
Monday, January 8, 2024
I did always truly enjoyed Richard..Much love Janan,so sorry and I love u
Theresa Parish Roberson
Monday, January 8, 2024
Janan & Family
So sorry to hear about Richard. He would always make my day at the bank because you would be laughing over something he told you for sure. Those people are the ones you remember most!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers
God Bless you all
Richard Pearson
Monday, January 8, 2024
I’m so sorry for the family’s loss Richard was a Cracker Jack always enjoys being around him deer hunting and listening to the hounds run he’ll definitely be missed.
Janet Mahan
Monday, January 8, 2024
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
He was one of a kind! I will miss him.
Bobby and Brenda Desver
Monday, January 8, 2024
Sorry for your loss.
Robyn Martin Burrows
Monday, January 8, 2024
Prayers for all the family. My dad, Lloyd, had so many wonderful things to say about Richard and the entire Day family. May God hold you close during this time.
Marty Nolan
Monday, January 8, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
Chad and Dee Ann Davis
Monday, January 8, 2024
Prayers for you Janan and all the family.
Phyllis McMillen
Monday, January 8, 2024
I meet Richard 10-12 years ago. Richard loved life, he loved hunting, his family and friends he also loved to joke around. He was a hoot you couldn’t be any other way but happy and laughing. I wonder how his wife put up with him, then I met her she just as lovely inside and out we had mutual friends together, and when a few of them passed away, I was around if you were a friend of Richards, and janan you were taking care of. There’s not many people around anymore that way. I just wanted the family to know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers and may God be with you.
Kenny McClain
Monday, January 8, 2024
Richard was a GREAT man he will be greatly missed! Sending prayers to Janan and family
Gilbert and Lee Ann Lewis
Monday, January 8, 2024
Janan our prayers are with you and your family Richard will be missed
Julie and Alan Carmichael
Monday, January 8, 2024
Janan, Russ and the rest of the family, Richard was truly one of a kind. I enjoyed working with him at NBMC and seeing him
around town. Alan and I are holding you all up in our prayers as you navigate this deep loss. Asking God to wrap His arms around you and give you peace and comfort as only He can. Much love.
D. D. Matthews
Monday, January 8, 2024
Janan and Family, I’m sorry sorry for your loss. ‘I’ll be keeping all of you in my prayers.
Julie Finton
Monday, January 8, 2024
Sorry for your loss! Richard was a good man!
Lisa Stafford
Monday, January 8, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
James & Donna Berry
Monday, January 8, 2024
To all of Richard's family - we are so sorry to hear this. May God hold you close & comfort each of you during this time. You are in our prayers!
Robin
Monday, January 8, 2024
Janan and family, Richard was something else. I enjoyed being around him every single chance I got. He was so good to me, and I'm sure others feel the same way. He will be remembered well. I love y'all so much ~ Rob
Cameo Taylor
Monday, January 8, 2024
My heart felt condolences to all those who knew and Loved him.
Neil Harris
Monday, January 8, 2024
My condolences
Walter McElroy
Monday, January 8, 2024
I’ve known Richard for 40 plus years. Considered him a good friend. Richard will be missed in the running dog community as well as the many other areas of his life. Praying for peace and comfort for family and friends.
Hilary Tennyson
Monday, January 8, 2024
Janan and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. It won’t be the same …..”that a be right”, Love Hilary
Sheila Stansel
Monday, January 8, 2024
Prayers for the family. Richard was a good man. He will be missed by his family and friends. I pray you rest in peace with Garry Don!
Perry McGinty
Monday, January 8, 2024
I’m so sorry to here about Richards passing. I spent many an hour working with him in the Construction field as a Journeyman carpenter and as his Foreman. He could read a set of construction plans better than anyone I know, it came naturally to him. He knew how to laugh and enjoy life and talked a lot about his love for you and family. He will be missed, one of a kind.
Dorothy Morlan
Monday, January 8, 2024
To all the family I am sorry for your loss. Judy and Pat I will pray for all of you. May God hold you close. Love and prayers. Dorothy Morlan
Brenda and Buddy Loveland
Monday, January 8, 2024
Janan & family - thoughts and prayers for your loss
Sincerely
Bren and Buddy
Angie Thornberry
Monday, January 8, 2024
Blazer will be missed by so many. Now he and Bloodhound can begin their long winded conversations about who's dog out ran the other.
Les Smith
Monday, January 8, 2024
Dear Janan and family:
So very sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christian Love
Les