Phillip Dean Day Obituary
The world bids farewell to Phillip Dean Day of Joplin, Missouri, departing on June 4, 2025 at the age of 87. Phillip Dean leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Phillip Dean Day or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Phillip Dean leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jess Willard and Virgie Iona Day (Wadley); and his siblings, Virginia Swift and Jack Day. He is survived by: his children, Loretta Gaches (Ronnie) of Duenweg, Barbara Mackie of Stotts City, Steve Day (Melissa) of Mt. Vernon and Randy Day (Tracy) of Mt. Vernon; the mother of his children Mary Garrett of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; and his sister Pat Dodson (Ronnie) of Paducah, Kentucky. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.
