Boyd Hayward Day, age 85, of Scipio, died August 29, 2021 at Hospice of Hamilton after a brief illness. He was born in Letcher County, Kentucky on November 4, 1935 to Lawrence and Vera (Calihan) Day. Hayward married Vivian Ruth Hogg on September 3, 1955 and she preceded him in death on May 10, 2012. He worked for over 45 years for Brower-Pease and in his spare time was an avid outdoorsman who also enjoyed woodworking and loved being with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Hayward was a founding member of the Franklin County Water Association serving on its board for many years. He was proud to be a Kentucky Colonel, and loved purple martins.
Survivors include two sons, Terry (Judy) and Tim (Gigi) of Okeana, Ohio; one daughter, Kim “Sis” of Batesville; grandchildren, Justin (Kelly), Kyle (Ashley), Jacob (Kayla), Caleb (Morgan), Kelsey (Nick), and great-grandchildren, Lydia, Lucy, Jameson, Evelyn, Henry, Juniper, and one on the way. Also surviving are his brothers, Leon (Luann) and Don (Sheila) as well as sister, Linda York. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Iva Jean Day and Barbara Gindling and one brother, Ed Day.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Brother Bill Halcomb will officiate the service at the funeral home and burial will follow immediately in Union Cemetery, Scipio.
Donations may be directed to New Horizons Rehabilitation Inc., – day program and mailed to PO Box 98, Batesville, IN 47006. To sign the online guestbook or to leave personal messages please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Boyd Hayward Day.
The family wants to thank all the family, friends, and neighbors for their many caring thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.