Cortez Day's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky

Cortez Day

February 21, 1936 - September 28, 2025 (89 years old)

Lexington, Kentucky

Cortez Day's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky

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Cortez Day

February 21, 1936 - September 28, 2025 (89 years old)

Lexington, Kentucky

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We are sad to announce that, on September 28, 2025, at the age of 89, Cortez Day of Lexington, Kentucky passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cortez Day to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Day and Herma Day; his son Kelly J. Day; and his wife Linda Day. He is survived by: his daughters, Diana Lynn Cook (Michael) of Lexington and Denise Charlene Knapp (David) of Asheville; his grandchildren, Joshua Cook (Britni), Lee Cook (Rachel), Zachary Day (Mary), Caitlyn Day, Nicholas Knapp and McKinley Knapp; his great grandchildren, Maison, Levi, Solomon and Dante; his brother Douglas Day; his sister-in-law Valerie Day of Nicholasville, Kentucky.; and his former wife Verda Lee Mundy (Christopher) of Nashville, Tennessee..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Lexington Police Benevolent Fund.

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Oct 23

Visitation

Milward Funeral Directors
391 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503

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Oct 23

Funeral service

Milward Funeral Directors
391 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503

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Oct 23

Burial

Clintonville Cemetery
168 Austerlitz Rd, Paris, KY 40361

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