Gary William Day , age 71, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Sentara RMH Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. He was born on January 15, 1954, in Washington, DC, the son of the late John and Dorothy (Sweeney) Day.

Gary attended Bunker Hill Elementary School in Washington, DC and was a Catholic by faith. He loved fishing and was quite the prankster with an amazing sense of humor.

Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory: a son, Joseph Day (Saprena) of Franklin, WV; a sister, Cheryl Day of Maryland; a brother, Bernie Day of Maryland; 2 grandchildren, Autumn Jones and Lailah Kalb; and his "furry friends", Kaili and Daisi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Day.

In honoring Gary's wishes, his body has been cremated. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Basagic Funeral Home, POB 215, Franklin, WV 26807. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.