Roy Elvis Day

Roy Elvis Day, 79, of Madisonville, KY departed his temporary home for his Eternal Home on Friday July 30, 2021 at Baptist Health Hospital.
Roy is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Sue; two sons, Joe of Madisonville and David of Madisonville. He was also blessed with three grandchildren, Joshua (Jasmin) Day of Arkansas, Hunter (Trot) Brown of Florida, and Zackery Day; as well as four great grandchildren. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Duff Day; and two sisters Peggy (Basil) McCracken and Patsy (Dewitt) Rickets, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Roy loved and was devoted to God, his family, his country, and his church. He was an active members of Madisonville First Baptist Church for over 17 years, and since Easter Sunday, 1990, to Hanson Baptist Church.
He worked for Peabody Coal Co. for 32 years and Hopkins County Public Works for 7 plus years. A lover of sports, Roy officiated high school football and basketball for over 30 years and coached YAA & American Legion baseball for several years.
A celebration of life service will be 7:00 P.M. Thursday August 5, 2021 at Hanson Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Madisonville Door of Hope.
One of Roy's favorite quotes was "Please don't mourn for me - I'm more alive than I've ever been."