James Kent "Jim" Day's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2026 in Lavalette, West Virginia

James Kent "Jim" Day

December 2, 1956 - January 14, 2026 (69 years old)

Lavalette, West Virginia

James Kent "Jim" Day's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2026 in Lavalette, West Virginia

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Johnson Tiller Funeral Home

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James Kent "Jim" Day

December 2, 1956 - January 14, 2026 (69 years old)

Lavalette, West Virginia

James Kent Day Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Kent Day of Lavalette, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 69, on January 14, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Kent Day to show support.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint James 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, James Day and Hope Day. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Day; his children, James H. Day (Stephanie) of Wayne, W. Va and Crystal Kendrick (Michael) of Huntington; his granddaughters, Penelope Day and Amelia Day of Wayne; his child Tristan Kendrick of Huntington; and his sisters, Marsha Aldridge of Wayne and Kathy Thornton (Bill) of Java.

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Johnson Tiller Funeral Home



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January 15, 2026

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“In loving memory of James Kent Day, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.”


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10030 WV-152, Wayne, WV 25570

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10030 WV-152, Wayne, WV 25570

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