Thomas Day
Thomas Earl Day, 86, of Orange, passed away on June 24, 2017.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Masonic Rites will be provided by Madison Lodge 126 AF & AM. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Liberty, Texas, on September 16, 1930, he was the son of Ras Day and Mae (Bingham) Day. Thomas worked as a production foreman for DuPont Sabine River Works for many years. He was a member Wesley United Methodist Church; member and Past Master of Madison Lodge 126 AF & AM in Orange. He was also a member of Gideon’s International and a former member of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville School Board.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Evelyn Jones; brother, Clarence “Bill” Day; and his grandson, Dustin Cox.
He is survived by his wife, Jan of Mauriceville; his children, Tammy Cox of Mauriceville, Sharon Gambrell and husband Todd of Groves, and Marty Day and wife Keli of Silsbee; his grandchildren, Jessica England and husband Robert of Fredericksburg, VA, Brady and Ali Day of Silsbee, Heaven Cox of Mauriceville, Jason and Ethan Werner of Groves, and Rachel Hadnot of Woodville; his sister, Louise and husband Charles Ricks of Orange; and several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews..
Serving as pallbearers will be Sandy Jones, Tom Schulte, Harvey Wilson, Henry Freese, Don Ball, and Boyce Ward.
Condolences
Elaine Johnson Reeder
July 7, 2017
To the Day family: I wanted to express my sincere sorrow for your loss. I grew up with Tommy and Jan always be around. Our families shared meals and laughs over the years. It feels like the Johnson family has lost one of ours. Please know that you are in our constant prayers. We know Tommy, a very good and faithful man, is safe in the arms of our Lord. Much love, Tommy and Elaine Reeder
Betsy And Dwain Pevey
June 28, 2017
Betsy And Dwain Pevey lit a candle in memory of Thomas Day
Pamela Hopkins Lemire
June 26, 2017
Pamela Hopkins Lemire purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Thomas Day.
Nell, Alton, Barbara, Glenda, Tommy, Rex, Lillian
June 26, 2017
Nell, Alton, Barbara, Glenda, Tommy, Rex, lillian purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Thomas Day.
Sharon Day Gambrell
June 26, 2017
Sharon Day Gambrell lit a candle in memory of Thomas Day
Anonymous
June 26, 2017
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Thomas Day.
Allan Jones
June 26, 2017
Uncle Tommy was a gentle soul. I have wonderful memories of childhood visits to Texas and lots of hours with him and our Texas family. I know that his faith prepared him well for this journey. I also know that many lives have been touched and improved through his faith, his example and his friendship. We will all miss you Uncle Tommy...Allan Jones
Carolyn Rash Ratcliff
June 25, 2017
Carolyn Rash Ratcliff lit a candle in memory of Thomas Day
Barbara Iles
June 25, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Tommy was always so quiet and smiling when I saw him. I know at our age, we soon be reunited in heaven. Please know that I m thinking of you and the familys. I may not make the service as I have eye "scraping" at 1:30. But my thoughts will be of you. Love you much Jan. Barbara Iles, Houston, TX
Debbie Ricks Hood
June 25, 2017
Debbie Ricks Hood lit a candle in memory of Thomas Day
Jimmie Lou James
June 25, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all family members during this difficult time. Trusting God will be very near & Dear to each one. We loved Tommy so very much!! Friends in Christ & always Prayers!! J B & Jimmie Lou James