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Joseph Henry Day

Joseph Day Obituary

Joseph Henry Day, born October, 10, 1915 in Northport, AL, passed away peacefully October 4, 2005 at home with family. Beloved husband of Clara Belle Taylor Day for 65 years; father of Georgia Day Grant; beloved grandfather of Eric Grant (Tiffani) and Donna Grant Dorsey (Lance); dear great grandfather of Irie, Lila, Jayson, Malcolm, Devan (preceded in death); cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews; last surviving sibling of five sisters and four brothers. Visitation Sunday, October 9, 12 to 8 p.m., Leak and Sons Funeral Homes, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Services Monday, October 10, Wake 10:30 a.m., Funeral 11 a.m. at Leak & Son Funeral Home, 18400 S. Pulaski Rd., Country Club Hills, IL 60478. 708-206-0860. Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 12300 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60655.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 8, 2005.

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