Chester Harlan Day OHIO - Chester Harlan Day, age 88, of Reynoldsburg, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, March 20, 2007, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Soldier, Ky., and was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran. Retired Iron Workers Union Local #172 for more than 35 years. Member of Brookside Baptist Church where he proudly served as Deacon and Trustee in past years. Preceded in death by his parents, Harlis and Ira Day, infant daughter, Donna Sue Day, granddaughter, Angela Denise Baxter, and sister, Florine Whitt. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Lydia; children, Patricia (Richard) Carroll, Judy (Michael) Baxter, and William and Steven Day; grandchildren, Cheryl (Jeff) Evans, Donna (Brett) Garrett, Michelle (Jody) Capuano, Trisha (Andy) Click, Tracy, Stephanie, and Cassie Day; great grandchildren, Justin Hoyt, Adam Ganas, Marina and Mikayla Capuano, Angela and Andrew Click, and Lexie and Alex Day; brother, Gartrell Day; and sisters, Madeline Triplett and Velma Landers. Chester will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all he touched. He was a loyal caregiver to Lydia for more than 10 years and showed deep concern for her until the end of his life. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Brookside Baptist Church, 590 Lancaster Ave. Pastor David Hunt officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences.
Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano