Chester Arthur

Mr. Chester Day, age 87 of Jefferson, NC died Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Day was born March 5, 1923 in Ashe County to the late Jacob and Letha Campbell Day.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Fannie Faye Bare Day and all his brothers and sisters.  He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.  Mr. Day fought in the Battle of Bulge during WWII and was awarded seven major battle stars.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Reeves Jones.  Burial will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mr. Day is survived by: 2 sons:  William Bare of Low Gap & Bobby Joe Day of Shelby 2 daughters:  Betty Parsons of Statesville & Lucy Mabe of Laurel Springs 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.