Funeral service for TSgt (Retired) John Eugene Day will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Becker-Rabon Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be in the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

The service may be viewed by following the livestream link at www.beckerfuneral.com or by visiting the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Facebook page.

TSgt (Ret.) John Eugene Day passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 88. He was born on December 17, 1936, in Frankfort, Kentucky, to Mark Nelson and Phyllis (O'Nan) Day. John grew up in Danville, Kentucky, where he graduated from high school. On August 20, 1959, he married Gillian D. Stubbs in West Keal, England.

Following high school, John enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he honorably served his country for more than 20 years. A proud Vietnam veteran, he earned numerous awards and commendations throughout his distinguished career. Early in his service, he worked as a Military Policeman before later serving as an instructor, sharing his knowledge and leadership with others.

After retiring from the Air Force, John began a second career with Gallo Winery in California, where he worked for two decades.

He was an active member of Toastmasters International and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). John was also passionate about politics and expressed his creativity as an accomplished artist.

He is survived by his wife, Gillian, of the home; two children, Julie Day and Eugene Day and his wife Kelly; six grandchildren, Cheryl and her husband Shan, Kristen, Brittani, Phillip, Deven and Kyrsten; 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

His parents, three brothers, Mark, Eddie and Freddie, as well as his sister, Jane, preceded him in death.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com