Samuel Fredrick Day, 78, of Breeding, Kentucky, died Saturday, June 3 2023 at TJ Health/ Columbia

He was born April 15, 1945, in Danville, Kentucky, to the late Mark and Phyllis O’Nan Day.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Riley Day, one brother, Eddie Day and one sister, Jane Pack.

Mr. Day was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in Vietnam, a retired Locomotive Engineer for Norfolk Southern Railway, served as Union Representative for Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and operated the Flatwoods Roadhouse Restaurant in Adair County.

Survivors include:

One son and daughter-in-law – Keith & Misty Day of Chesterfield, Missouri

Two brothers – Mark Day of Corydon, Indiana and John Day of Oklahoma

Three grandchildren – Katherine Day, Anna Day and Sam Day

Several other relatives and friends

The family has chosen Cremation and no services are planned.  Inurnment will be at a later date in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements