Frederick Day Obituary

I lived right across the dirt road where Fred lived for a long time. We became good friends and could talk for hours. I would call him and tell him to come to my back yard and I would grill hamburgers for us. He loved good food! I am deeply sad to find out he died so many years ago. He and my husband, Homer Seymour were also good buddies and sometimes he had to pick Fred and his wheelchair up when he got stuck in the mud. We all loved him so much and have made a lot of wonderful memories. He sure helped a lot of people in his lifetime. Grace Seymour

So sorry to here of your loss. He is in a much better place. Him and my dad (Tommy Simmons) are having a good ole time catching up.

Our condolences to Fred Day's family. I was blessed with knowing the Day Family. Reading about when he raised sheep, reminded me of when his father gave me a baby lamb to raise for my own. Both our families had a great respect for nature and animals which I have passed on to my children. Fred influenced my children with his strength and appreciation for the "little things" in life. As my daughter said, it was the little things in life that we need to see and appreciate." She remembers his beautiful flower garden from when she and her brother visited him. Mrs. Day would bring Magnolia blooms to my mother. Mom would share pears with the Day family. We are all better individuals for having known him and his family.. God Bless you and your family during this time and always remember we will all meet again.
Lenora Lucas Mullins

Fred was a very special person to me. Iwas suppose to be helping him and he ended up making me a better person. I will miss him very much but I know today he is in a better place and feeling no pain. God bless you Fred and thank for your time you spent with me. All of us at Long's Medial will miss you

To The Honorable Mr. Fred Day's family
Although we did not know Mr. Day pesonally, we knew many of his family generations before as we grew up in Johson County Tennessee as did his earlier generations. Our most sincere condolences to all of you. He will be missed. Herman Tester and Nancy Fritts Tester of Butler and Neva in Tennessee.

Fred was a genuinely warm and wonderful individual and one I will miss greatly. I will always remember his smile and laugh but most of all the commitment of service he had for our community. My sorrow is lessened only slightly with the comforting thought that I had the privilege to know him.

To The Day Family,
Our sincere condolences on this great loss to your family. We considered Freddie to be a good friend, a wonderful neighbor and one of the most decent human beings who lived. May all of your wonderful memories comfort you at this time knowing him was a blessing and he served as a great role model for many. God is already making good use of him. He will be missed. We will keep you in our prayers. John, Carol and Linda Onorato

You will be sadly missed and loved by us all,...Love,Carol,Rhonda,Beth and Lori Hartley

My two youngest sons, Timothy and Sean, took part in the care of Fred for many years until they went off to college. Fred was a great man - a true mentor and friend to my sons. His being a part of our lives all these years has had a profound influence on all of our lives and he will be missed.

My deepest condolences to the Day family. My husband Allie was extremely fond of "Ole Freddie" and througout the years I became fond of him as well. He will be forever missed.

Fred was an amazing soul. Despite everything, he ALWAYS had a smile on his face and a laugh to share. He will be so greatly missed by all his family and friends. My dad and I will never forget the memories we made traveling around the United States with him.

In 1978 I answered an add in the Summerville Journal Scence-Handicapped man seeks male attendant as a caregiver and driver.
The next 30 yrs brought Fred and I many adventures. We put many miles on Bertha. The black checker cab.We went to DC in the early days of YAD,Inc and the DITC his travel chair.Then later all the council meetings when Fred won in Berkeley County.All the USC games ( I dont remember them winning very much lol ) and SC Aquarium meetings. In 1998 Fred, Hector, me and my daughter Amanda travled around the US on Amtrak. When I think of Fred. I will always remember the Days Farm in Ladson. Fred sitting under the Magnolia tree with Daisy May. The noises coming from the barn. Mr. Day banging on something.The smells from Mrs. Days many flower gardens and the food cooking in her country kitchen. The call from Mrs. Day, " Mark! - Before you bring Freddy in - Go find Tee - It's time for dinner." I will miss you Fred.

I have admired Freddy Day for most of my life. He is a man who definitely left the world a better place than he found it. This world has lost a truly remarkable man.

Fred was a great man who accomplished great tlhings. Fred touched many lives in so many ways. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

I was saddened to hear about Fred's passing....... for he was a dental patient when I worked for DD Delonge.... he was always for happy and joking around.... and a supporter of USC and I was for Clemson needless to say we had good times teasing each other during football season......he will be missed.......BJ

To The Day Family:

My family and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Former Representative Fred Day, and we extend our most profound sympathy to the family. I know that he had many admiring friends, and I am proud to have been one of them. I will always remember him, and I feel very fortunate to have known him for just a little while.

Fred really impacted my life, and it is because of Former Representative Fred Day and Former Senator DeWitt Williams that the Margaret Hodges Rush Vehicle Services Building was named in my honor.
Fred will always remain very much alive in the memories of those who loved, respected, and treasured him.

I will always remember him, and I feel very fortunate to have worked with him.

Respectfully,

Margaret Hodges Rush
Former 9th Judicial Circuit Highway Commissioner

So sorry for your loss. My brother-in-law (Tommy King) was good friends with Fred. May God bless his family. I met him years ago. I admired him for his strength. With God's love, Milly (Metts) Mills

This man is great example to all of us who cry and moan about our short comings in life. He never let his disability get him down. He achieved in his lifetime more than most of us dream about. A true champion of the real disabled. May God bless and keep him.

Our family was so very saddened to hear of Fred's passing. We all considered him to be a great friend

Fred - Someone asked me today what I was going to do without you; and I said, "I don't know. Probably sleep in." Thank you for letting me be your caregiver. It has been an honor.