Mr. David Worth Day

Mr. David Worth Day, better known as Worth, age 86, of Jefferson, NC died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home. Mr. Day was born May 4, 1930 in Ashe County to Walter and Ola Elliott Day. Mr. Day was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Mary Day and brother, Harold Day. Mr. Day retired from Thomasville Furniture as a truck driver. He was a member of Sturgills Baptist Church. He loved to travel, listen to bluegrass music, watch NASCAR races but most of spend time with his family.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Brother Ralph Smith and Rev. Lloyd Day. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in the Day Cemetery.

Mr. Day is survived by: His Wife, Martha Day, Daughter, Tammy May and husband Steve of Jeffeson, Brothers, Roger Day, Rev. John Lloyd Day and Danny Day all of West Jefferson, Sisters, Lena Turner, Barbara Mitzel and Phyllis Kimbell all of West Jefferson, Linda Harrison of Yadkinville and Donna Day of Marion, VA, step-sons Randy Dolinger and Travis Dolinger, step-daughter, Marty Medley, Grandchildren, Andy May and wife Wendy of Wilmington, Nick May of Boone and Taylor May of Wilmington also surviving are 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Day's arrangements.