Gary William Day, 71, of Franklin passed away on Nov. 25, 2025, at Sentara RMH Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
He was born on Jan. 15, 1954, in Washington, D.C., the son of the late John and Dorothy (Sweeney) Day.
Mr. Day attended Bunker Hill Elementary School in Washington, D.C., and was a Catholic by faith.
He loved fishing and was quite the prankster with an amazing sense of humor.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory a son, Joseph Day (Saprena) of Franklin; a sister, Cheryl Day of Maryland; a brother, Bernie Day of Maryland; two grandchildren, Autumn Jones and Lailah Kalb; and his “furry friends,” Kaili and Daisi.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Day.
In honoring his wishes, his body has been cremated.
Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Basagic Funeral Home, PO Box 215, Franklin, WV 26807.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
