A memorial visitation will be held 5:00 - 8:00 PM Friday June 17, 2011 at McEvoy Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife Betty Sandefer Day, married May 10, 1972, mother: Martha Harvey Tarver Day, Paris, TN, daughters: Tracy (Archie) Story, Dover, TN, Lisa (Gill) Taylor, Bartlett, TN, Susan (Max) Obmoin, Egan, Minnosota, son: David (Vicky) Day, Jackson, TN, brother: Tom T. (Pam) Day, Broomfield, Colorado, grandchildren: Tucker James Story, Amy Grace Story, Joshua Bradley Taylor and Ethan Taylor, step-granddaughter: Shelby Anne Story, aunt: Connie Warfield, Jackson, MS, uncle: Thomas Tarver, Clearwater, FL, nieces and nephews.
Preceded by his father: Hugh Connell Day, Sr. January 19, 2010.
Hugh was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis. He retired July 2004 as Captain with the Memphis Police Department and moved to Springville, TN.
He was currently working with the Henry County Sheriff's Department until his illness as of May 10. 2011 and he was an avid gardner.
Memorials may be made to the Henry County Relay for Life
P.O. Box 1505
Paris, TN 38242