Joe T. Day Jr., age 74, of Conroe, Texas peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, September 29, 2020. Private family visitation is at 12 p.m. Private family services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday Oct. 5th at Forest Park- The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery, Montgomery County, Texas with Pastor Janet Stilwell officiating. Burial to follow on site at 3:00 p.m. Due to Covid restrictions only a small number of family are able to attend the service therefore there will be a live stream available for on line viewing. Also there will be an open house visitation/reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the home of Kellie & Don Taglioli for those that may wish to spend time together with the family. Everyone welcome. Please contact Kellie at 713-294-3512 for details.
Joe was the loving son of parents Joe Thomas Day Sr. and Jewel Everritt Day. He was born in Urania, La. on Nov. 8, 1945. His early years were spent growing up in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from Forest Park High School in 1965. Joe lived most of his adult years in Houston, Texas. His work was in Auto Paint and Body shop which he loved.
In 1966 Joe received draft notice to report to the Army induction center in Houston, Texas. Shortly after arrival he and several others were told they would be going into the US Marine Corp. Over the years folks would challenge him saying " the Marine Corp does not draft - only the Army does that". Well Joe and his family assured everyone that not only can they, they did. He served in the US Marines for two years from 1966 to 1968 receiving an honorable discharge with the rank of Corporal. His work was in Communications. He spent time in San Diego at the marine base, on a ship travelling to Turkey, Spain, Portugal and other ports doing communications and also time at Camp Lejeune, NC. He really enjoyed his time at Camp Lejeune as he was able to visit aunts, uncles and cousins that lived in North and South Carolina. He fondly and often recalled those days and time with family.
In talking with Joe's Mom she would always say "The Marines needed a "Few Good Men". I (Pat Day) always said "the Marines wanted him because he was so smart. Seriously! I said to Joe one day, How do you recall and keep so much information in your head? He replied "Well I don't know...but sometimes I just have to spit some of it out to make room for new"! He was a champ at Trivial Pursuit and the grandkids loved playing it with him.
Joe and Pat married on July 19,1980. They have 3 children: Joe T. Day III (Jenny), Kimberly Green Barnett (Lane), Kellie Green Taglioli (Don). Grandchildren: McKayla Barnett (Boston), Lillie Taglioli, Judy Barnett, J.T. Day IV, Donnie Taglioli, Peyton Day, Kyler Michael Day. Great Grandchild - Briana Lesjak.
Joe was preceded in death by his father Joe Thomas Day Sr., Brother Richard Douglas Day, Brother- n Law- Dino Momayezi, Aunt - Patricia Davis
Joe is survived by wife Patricia Day, His children, grandchildren, and great grandchild, his Mother Jewel Everritt Day, Sister Jewel Day Momayezi, Sister Jane Ellen Day Bialas (James Bialas), numerous family including nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pallbearers are: Randy Pharris, Robert Killbuck, James Bialas, Jimmy Nichols, Don Taglioli, and Nick Taglioli.
Honorary Pallbearers: Milton Tannehill, Lane Barnett, Lloyd Nichols
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the Day family.
