Jack Day Obituary

Dear Betty: We were sadened to hear of Jack's death. We were recently in Charleston visiting family and a trip to Clemson on the way back home in New Hampshire and had been taking about about Jack and how he had been such a wonderful friend and colleague. We both owe much to this wonderful man. He brought Erv to Charleston Naval Shipyard after graduating from Clemson, and Jack and I served together at the Naval Civilian Managers Association. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time.

Dear Betty: I am so sad to hear of Jack's death. The two of you taught me in Training Union (1950's) at First Baptist Church No Charleston. Those days are precious memories of a fine man, Jack, whom I loved and admired. My brother, Johnny Johnson died in 1996 at age 50 with the same kind of cancer. He also knew Jack because they both worked at the Naval Shipyard. You both knew my parents, Charlie and Edith Johnson. Dad died in 1998 and Mom is doing well at age 93 at Twin Oaks Villa there in No. Chas. I have been working at my church here in Jonesboro, GA (near Atlanta) for the past 11 years and God has blessed my family. I have three boys and two precious grandsons, ages 5 and almost 2.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Love in Christ, "Scootie"
Mary Evelyn Johnson Carter

Dear Betty and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was such a fine, unassuming man who will be missed by all who knew him. Love, Deedee and Ted Melchers

Surrounding all you with our love and hugs from Cary, NC. We feel blessed to have met Mr. and Mrs. Day at Ben and Shumaila's wedding reception. Gary and Marilyn McCollum

Betty and family, I sincerely regret that I was unable to attend Jack's service but I want you to know you have my deepeset sympathy in your loss. Jack was an inspiration to all of us whether at church, on the softball field, or in our personal lives. My love to you, Dan Jones

Jack was a wonderful man who strongly supported our efforts at Bonds Wilson and North Charleston High Schools. I worked with this amazing man on projects for the school for a number of years. He also became an advisor for my own mother when she was diagnosed with asbestosis. He was a true gentleman who will be missed.

Jack Day was one of those people we were all blessed to know in his lifetime. His memory will live on. He was a great Tiger and a great man. All of us in the Tiger nation mourn his loss. Coleman O. Glaze Class of 1963

Betty, I was so sorry to read about Jack. He was a wonderful, friendly, caring person. Your family will be in my prayers.

Belle Brownlee, OH

Betty and Family: Jack will be sorely missed by so many of us. We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. He always had that bright smile and I can almost hear him today calling me "Byrd"!

Jack was a one of a kind, a devoted fan of his Clemson Tigers and the Charleston Naval Shipyard. We were blessed knowing and working with him. Fair winds and following seas Jack.

My deepest sympathies to the family. I worked with Jack for 25 years and he was always a gentleman and a pleasure to work with.

Sorry we could not be at the funeral.Our prayers are with you.

Betty,
You have my deepest sympathy. Jack was a long time friend of mine and Brannon. A good ole North Charleston boy.
Fondly,
Joyce Murray

Jack will be sorely missed. Personally I’m very appreciative of all of the things that he did for me including helping us build the wonderful building at Carolina First Center as well as assisting with getting my godson into Clemson. He was truly a very generous man in all aspects of his life.

To Betty and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was a friend of mine in high school, at church and at Clemson. In fact, Jack is the person that strongly encouraged me to attend Clemson. May God bless you and your family.

Betty and Family, I would like to say that getting to know you all has been a very bright spot in my life. I will miss Jack a great deal but his memory will go on forever in my heart. Lizabeth Digiore-Summerville, SC

I was a naval officer assigned to the Charleston Navy Yard from '78-'83. Work there was hard; 24/7. The Cold War was on, and we were cut little slack by the naval authorities for time to complete our work. There were a few bright lights, however, and Jack Day was at the very top of my list. He was a brilliant engineer and manager, superb with people, and especially in stressful situations. Calm, cool, and collected, Jack helped us all to cope. He had a magnificent reputation that went well beyond the shipyard, and it was centered on people, and on caring. I am honored to consider him always as my friend. My prayers are with his family; his exemplary life on earth assures us that he will not need our prayers in Heaven.

RADM E.S.(Skip)McGinley, USN (Ret)

Mrs. Betty Day and Family: Jack was a fine Christian friend and mentor. On a visit last summer to Charleston, I saw Jack at Publix buying some roses for his "wonderful wife"...in his own words. I know Jack was a wonderful husband, father and leader. Jack helped me get a job at the shipyard and recruited me at Clemson to come back home to Charleston. He was a pretty good 1st baseman on the softball team as well. I believe that Jack and my Dad will paint their mansions in heaven a true Clemson orange! He's home now...he will be sadly missed, but his work completed. I know that Jack will hear the words from Jesus..."well done, good and faithful servant". That was Jack. You and your entire family will be in our prayer and you celebrate Jack's sendoff to Heaven.

to Betty Day and Family:
I consider Jack a good friend ever since I met him in Ms Collier's math class at N. Chas High School in the early fifties. He has been one of my favorite people since then due to his great personality, wit, humor, and intelligence.I enjoyed chatting with Jack when he would stop by or see him at Blackwells hardware. I am deeply saddened by his passing. No words can ease the pain and saddness but I hope the family will find some comfort in knowing how I and others feel about Jack. There is a new star in Heaven to night. God bless the family of Jack
and may you find comfort.
wade dyson

Betty and family my prayers are with you all.Jack will be missed by all that knew him.God with keep you in his loving arms.

To Betty and Family, you are in our prayers and know your cherished memories of Jack will get you through this difficult period.

I will always remember you Uncle Jack. You were always fun to be around in my younger years. I will always remember you at 1st base on the Northbridge softball team. I will miss you. Paint heaven orange with my dad.

To Betty and Family: Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jack was a great person and did much good thoughout his life.
God bless you all!

Peggy and Carlyle Singletary

Jack was a great student and classmate at Clemson. It was an honor to have known him. He is with HIM now and at peace.Class of 1956 was amd is a great one. Kenneth White class of 1956

Jack was so loving and so loved. What a precious gift he was to his family and friends. He will be missed by so many for so very long. The voice and one of the girls of Trident Construction! Bobbie Nicole

We love you, Betty, and are praying for you all. Jack will be deeply missed by our family. Words cannot describe what a fine man he was. With love, Sarah and Chappy

Betty, We were deeply sadden by the passing of Jack. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you and family.[Ps. 116:15] "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" Charles and Jan Grooms Lakeland Fl.

Ms. Betty and family, Danny and I are saddened at the news but relieved to know that Mr. Day's suffering is over. We love you very much and will be with you in mind and spirit.
Danny and Lisa Coury, Kimberly and Daniel

To the Day family You are in my thoughts and prayers I know Jack is in a better place.remember he will always be smiling down on us
with all of my love Jeannie Anderson

To Jack's Family: I am proud to say that I am one of the engineers that Jack recruited to work at Charleston Naval Shipyard. I will always be grateful for that, and for his advice and mentoring throughout my career at the shipyard. Jack was special and we are all better for having known him. My wife Sarah and I are keeping you in our prayers at this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Louise K Roumillat

My wife and I extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to the family.

Jack was my lifelong friend of over 60 years.Kemosabi will miss you.

Jack was a fellow classmate at Clemson, class of 1956 and a dear friend. He will be missed by all. Rest assured that my prayers are with the family.