Derek was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were Indiana University Basketball, Indianapolis Colts, and Notre Dame Football. He loved to fish and play sports. Derek coached basketball through the Upwards Basketball League. He was a member of North Park Wesleyan Church. He was a Christian and had a wonderful sense of humor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Day; grandparents, Walter and Shirley Day and Manford and Betty Ripple.
Derek is survived by his sons, Logan and Eli Day; mother, Debra Day; brother, Daniel Day; sister, Dianna Gibson (Fred); aunts, Carol Derflinger (Ron), Karen Bauer (Jawn), Dianna Johnson (Matt) and Cheryl Higgs (Ron); uncle, David Day; nieces, Paige and Tori Gibson, and Keira Day; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Alexander North Chapel.
Memorial contributions can be made to Logan and Eli Day Fund c/o of Old National Bank. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
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