Michael E. Day, "Mike", age 75, of Dayton, passed away July 23, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born December 11, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio to the late MSGT Harvey and Fancheon (Paulette) Day. Mike was a US Army Veteran achieving the rank of PFC, and worked at Moraine Jamestown Business Services prior to retirement.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his life partner, Joyce Whiting, and brothers, Jerry and Scott Day. He is survived by his sister, Kelley (Mike) Maiville; 3 nephews, Michael Maiville, Josh (Leslie) Day, Jeff Day; 2 nieces, Shelia (David) Stafford, Jaime (Craig) Rominger; several great nieces and great nephews, and very special friend, Wanda Gilliam who lovingly cared for him during his last years.
Mike was a good friend and neighbor to all and would give the shirt off his back to those in need. He was a great down home cook and enjoyed tinkering with technology.
Mike was very well cared for by the VA Medical Center and their Hospice team.
An expression of sympathy may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410 Rockville, MD 20852, or donate.fisherhouse.org/ in Mike's memory.
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