Robert Day (Bobby Jr.)
by DFH Inc. on 03/04/24
Robert Day, (Bobby Jr) aged 71, of Bean Station, TN, passed from this world into the arms of the Father
on February 21, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1952 in Welch, WV.
Bobby was a devoted member of the Pentecostal faith and found solace in his worship. Second only to
God, he cherished his family above all else and was known for his caring, loving, mischievous, funny,
sassy and generous nature. Bobby was a man of strong convictions; if he didn't like you, you knew it, but
if he did, you had a friend for life.
Bobby retired after holding many jobs throughout his life including Coal Miner, business owner,
construction worker and farmer. His hobbies included farming, gardening, and woodworking. He had a
deep love for animals and cared for many throughout his life.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy Rose Day, his children Teri (Jeff) May, Crystal Day
Bales (Kevin Barber), and Bobby Day (Gabrielle Maynard and Kaydee), Grandchildren Aaron May, Kaitlin
May (Anthony Siminski), Matthew White, Emily Bales (Josh Haun), Rebecca Bales, Blake Day, Alyssa May,
Cassandra Horn, Tanya (Kyle) Everett, Jessica Baker (Nicholas Steele), and 4 great-grandchildren Alex
Horn, Turner Markham, Whisper Baker and Marcus Steele. He is also survived by Sister Charolette
(Lawrence) Maggard, Brother Bryan Hall, Beloved in-laws that were more like brothers and sisters, Joyce
(Lawrence) Crigger, Charles (Sharon) Rose, David (Brenda) Rose, Carolyn (Billy) Crigger, Billy (Millie) Rose,
Rodney (Crystal) Rose, Justin Rose, Kay Day, and Bufford Maggard. Additional siblings Wayne Day, Debbie
Dotson and James Day. Also many special nieces and nephews.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Robert Day, his mother, Ruby Baker Day Hall, Mother and
father-in-law, Reverends Bill and Alice Rose, whom he loved as his own, Sister Doris Fay Maggard,
Brothers Larry Day and Jeffrey Day, Son and daughter of the heart Mark and Scarlett Baker, son-in-law
William Carlus Bales, sisters-in-law Judith Willingham and Dorothy Vance.
A service to celebrate Bobby’s life will be held on April 13, 2024 at 2pm. Service held at Circle C Cowboy
Church 4682 Old Lowland Rd Morristown, TN. Bishop TH Farrell and Pastor Charles Rose officiating.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Pastor TH Farrell and Pastor Phillip Ruth, our angel
Channing Crain and all of the nurses and staff at Tennova Health who treated him and his family with
such dedication and true compassion.
