John "Jack" Edward Day, Jr., age 56, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, in Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir.

He was born December 26, 1965, in Caldwell County. He was a son of the late John Edward Day, Sr. and Georgia Ruth Edney Day. He was employed with Delta Company Police and Protection Agency in Morganton and was a veteran having served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife Cindy Hedrick Day, of the home; two step-sons, Ethan Cassavaugh and wife Kayly and their son, Levi, of Whitsett, North Carolina and Kelsey Cassavaugh of Lenoir; one son, Jared Roberts of Effingham, Illinois; two brothers, Charles Day of Boone and Andrew Day and wife Lesley of Cary. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life for John Edward "Jack" Day, Jr. will be conducted Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 1:00 o'clock, at Kings Creek Baptist Church. Pastor Randy Goode will officiate. Military honors will be conducted.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made the American Legion Post 29, P.O. Box 752, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645.

Online condolences may be sent to the Day Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Services of Boone is in charge of arrangements.