Perry Day Obituary
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Perry was born in Narrows, Virginia and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Pauline Robertson and Perry A. Day, Sr.; as well as his wife, Barbara Haynes Day; and a brother, Larry Day.
He had sixty years of service with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Union Local Lodge 45. He was also an avid golfer and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving is a son, Perry A. Day, III, his wife Dorothy (DJ); three grandchildren, Perry Day, IV, his wife Katlyn as well as Kristen and Emma all from Locust Grove. He is also survived by two sisters, Sandra Price of Covington, Janice Dearing of Virginia Beach and also numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 12 o'clock in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wright officiating.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM until time of service.
Interment will follow at the Alleghany Memorial Park.
Arrangements will be handled by Arritt Funeral Home.
Friends wishing to send tributes online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.
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