Richard L. Day

The children and their families of R. Laurence Day (Larry Day), born May 21, 1930 in Miami, FL; of Okeechobee, FL and who spent decades in Largo and Clearwater, Florida announce Larry’s promotion to his heavenly home on February 13th 2016 after a short illness. He is survived by his five children; Richard Day (Federal Way, WA), Fred Day (Palm Harbor, FL), Ed Day (Port St Lucie, FL), Ron Day (Seattle, WA) and Linda Jones (Okeechobee, FL) and their respective spouses; his sister Eleanor Troup (Burnsville, NC); nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and Shiloh his best friend and four-legged constant companion the last years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty Day, who he was married to almost 52 years, his Brother David A Day and his parents Elmer L and Marie Day. Larry graduated from Perdue and USC Los Angeles. He loved to tell stories about his years of service as a US Marine Pilot at the close of and after the Korean War. He was a passionate missionary pilot flying into Haiti, Cuba and many other destinations in the Caribbean rim. He was a loving husband, dedicated father and friend of so many. You are invited to a graveside celebration of his home going, at Serenity Gardens in Largo, FL at 11:00AM on Saturday the 5th of March, 2016. The family is requesting NO FLOWERS PLEASE! We will have no place for them. In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to make a donation to Missionary Flights International in Fort Pierce, FL in Larry Day’s honor. Mission aviation was one of dad’s biggest passions in life. Click on Donate at http://www.missionaryflights.org/mfi/index.php or write to Missionary Flights International - 3170 Airmans Dr. - Ft. Pierce, FL 34946