Raymond A. Day age 79 of Elsie, Michigan died Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at his home.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Pastor Merlin Pratt will officiate with burial at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, 2004 from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.
Raymond was born in Madison, New York on January 15, 1925 the son of Francis James & Kathryn Emma ( Rose ) Day. He resided most of his life in Marshal, Michigan before moving to Elsie in 1994. Raymond married Rose Zatocil on July 13, 1961 in Jackson, Michigan. He is a retired truck driver. He enjoyed model airplanes, golfing, and music. Raymond served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II. He was a member of the Elsie American Legion Post #502, and the Moose Lodge in Marshal, Michigan
He is survived by his wife Rose Day of Elsie, MI, 3 sons; Steve Day of Florida, Dewey & Sandy Day of Florida, John Day of Florida, 1 step daughter, Rose & Carl Peck of Elsie, MI, 1 step son, Gerald & Ruth Zatocil of Waterford, MI, several grandchildren, 2 sisters; Shirley Bajarowitz of New York, Gail & Pat Oa�(TM)Rorick of Ohio, 1 brother, Richard Day of Bellevue, MI, 3 half brothers, 2 half sisters, many nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, and 2 brothers.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel
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