Johnny James Day

Johnny was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 15, 1942. He was raised up with many family members in Elberton, Georgia on a family farm by his loving parents, James and Mozelle Day, along with his sister, Gail Patricia Day, who all have predeceased him.

In December 1960, Johnny entered the US Navy and served proudly for his country until 1964. He later became a Merchant Seaman.

Johnny was a hard working young man from his days on the farm. He started working at age 17 and continued to work diligently for many years providing for his family. He would give you the shirt off of his back.

Johnny’s life journey with Edna Patricia Day started on June 8, 1969 when they first met. After her graduation on June 10, 1969 and her 18th birthday on June 11, 1969, they married on June 17, 1969. On June 17, 2017, they have been married for 48 years.

Edna, his wife, came to admire and was proud of Johnny’s dedication to family matters.

Johnny was a San Francisco Muni bus driver when he met Edna and where he worked for 14 years. Later, Johnny and his wife relocated to Sacramento. Johnny then took a job with UC Davis as a bus driver. He was employed there until he retired in 2005.

In 2000, he (with his wife and young family) relocated to Clearlake, California and he continued to commute to his UC Davis job. It was during this time that Johnny became interested in his relationship with God, his Heavenly Father, and started studying the Bible.

When Johnny was able, his hobbies were fishing and recording music and movies to share with family and friends.

You could tell he was a farm boy as he would sit with his mother-in-law Lula Griffin, shelling his favorite food: black-eyed peas.

Johnny Day passed away in his sleep on November 9, 2017.

Johnny is survived by his immediate family consisting of:

Edna Patricia Day, wife

William James Day, son

Erin Nicole Day, granddaughter/daughter

Destinee Marie Day Garcia, granddaughter

Jeremiah Day Thompson, grandson

Lisa Elvira Day, daughter who predeceased Johnny

Johnny is further survived by his family members in Georgia: Geraldine Davis, Cecil and Hannah Day, Robert John Day.

Johnny is further survived by his family members in Florida: Freddie and Kathy Day.

Johnny if further survived by many relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that he loved and always remembered.

It is with great joy to his wife and family that prior to his death, he acknowledged his acceptance of Jesus as his savior.

Edna’s family thanks Johnny for bonding with them and being there in each of their lives. Johnny will be missed sooo very much. We will never forget him and we love him very much.

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