John C. Day

John, from a young age, acquired a passion for music and playing his guitars and writing his own songs.

John lived life to the fullest, he had a big heart and never met a stranger. John remained a dear brother and uncle.

John was preceded in death by his parents, James Richard and Mary Jean, nee Hisey, Day and a brother, Thomas Jeffrey Day.

Surviving are his brothers, Robert (Gina) Day of Waterloo, Illinois, William (Jean) Day of Belleville, Illinois; sisters, Carol (Dan) O’Donnell of Belleville, Illinois and Karen (Dwayne Tucker) Day of San Antonio, Texas; nephews and great nephews, and other relatives, family and friends.

Memorials in John’s memory may be made to the Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America, Belleville, Illinois. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.valhallagaerdnerholtenfuneralhome.com

Visitation: friends may call from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.

A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Mount Olive Cemetery,

Pittsburg, Kansas.

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.