Obituary of Richard Carver Day

Richard C. Day, passed away in Port Charlotte on Feb. 3. He was 77. Richard was born in West Palm Beach, FL. on June 25, 1936 and moved to Punta Gorda in 1938. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Kidd Day, parents George and Grace Day, sister Billy Jean Bourgeault, brother George J. Day and great grandson Jared Ross Nieberg. Richard is survived by daughters Susan Day Wells and Holly Day Smith, grandsons Dalton Smith and Hunter Wells and great grandson Levi Smith. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, along with special cousins Gary Day, Ros Day, Warner Day, Jerry McLendon, Lucia Ann Ridlehoover and many others. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 9400 Indian Spring Cemetery Rd., Punta Gorda, on Sat., Feb. 8 at 1:00 pm. Following the service, his cremated remains will be carried on horseback to their final resting place next to his loving wife at Indian Spring Cemetery. Friends and family will then return to Charlotte Memorial for food, fellowship and fun. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Tidewell Hospice, 1158 Veronica St., Port Charlotte, FL. 33952, Charlotte County Cows n' Plows, 30275 Beech Rd., Punta Gorda, FL. 33982 or Charlotte Senior FSA, 1250 Cooper St., Punta Gorda, FL. 33950 Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.