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James Dewitt Day

July 10, 1941 — October 8, 2022

DAY, James DeWitt

Age 81, passed away on October 8, 2022 at Hospice of Hamilton.  He leaves his wife, Jean (Fuerst) Day of 51 years, sons Jason and Jordan (Katie) Day, granddaughters Hannah Elizabeth and Lucia Josephine Day and nieces Dawn Mitchell and Melinda Hart.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle DeWitt and Lillian Mae (Williams) Day and his sister, Elizabeth Reid.  He was a 1959 graduate of Preble-Shawnee High School.  Jim served in the United States Army. He worked for Duke Energy, retiring in 2003.  He enjoyed playing softball with Yesterday Kids.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6PM at Avance Funeral Home, 4976 Winton Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014 with Deacon Mike Mignery officiating. The family will receive friends from 5PM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Ave. Hamilton, Ohio 45013.  Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

5:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Avance Funeral Home and Crematory

4976 Winton Road, Fairfield, OH 45014

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Memorial Service

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Starts at 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Avance Funeral Home and Crematory

4976 Winton Road, Fairfield, OH 45014

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