We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Dillard David Day Jr., Lynch, KY. He passed away peacefully at the age of 75, surrounded by friends and family.

Dillard was a veteran of the U. S. Army reaching the rank of Sergeant Major after serving our Country for 23 years. He served in the Vietnam Conflict as a communications specialist with the Ninth Infantry Division earning a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for Valor. SGM Day went on to teach as a JROTC Instructor in several local high schools and most notable Cumberland High School.

Dillard enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He most enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. He was passionate about teaching, particularly his Sunday school class, and having a positive impact on his students. Dillard loved to wake in the morning and listen to gospel music.

Dillard was well loved by all in his community for his smile and willingness to help his past students, church members and anyone else that need his assistance.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dillard  David Day Sr. and mother, Maggie Day of Brookside, KY as well as 11 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Ann Day of Lynch, KY, two sons and two daughters, David Day and wife, Hannah, of Whitesburg, KY; Jeff Day and wife, Shannon, of Totz, KY; Tammy Caldwell and husband, Michael, of Lynch, KY; Courtney Taylor and husband, Ryan, of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as well as one brother, Maynard Day of Nashville, TN. Dillard leaves behind eight grandchildren; Jared Day of Cumberland, KY; Jeffrey Burkhart of Black Mountain, KY; Aaron, Peyton, Charleigh and Maggie of Whitesburg, KY; Dillon Day and Emily Day both from Totz, KY as well as Adia Caudill of Kenvir, KY. Dillard is also survived by four great grandchildren; Jacob, Arianna and Johnathan Burkhart of Black Mountain, KY, as well as Asher Day of Cumberland, KY, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5 to 7 PM, at the Central Baptist Church in Cumberland, KY. His funeral service will be Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 1 PM  at Tri City Funeral Home with Roger Colinger and Homer Johnson officiating. Military honors will be provided  by the Kentucky Honor Guard after his funeral.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of SGM Dillard Day.