Leonard L. Day

Leonard L. Day, 80, of Monticello, died Thursday, December 20. He was born in Atlanta, to the late Thomas Herbert and Era Dell Simonton Day.

He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Amanda L. Gladden; brothers, Julius H. Day, William Maughon, Robert Sexton; and sister, Kathleen Wallace.

Mr. Day served as a cook in the Navy and was a Diesel Mechanic with Terminal Transport and American Freight System. He enjoyed woodworking, working on cars, cooking, sewing and was known as a “Jack Of All Trades”. But most importantly he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Helen I. Davis Day, Monticello; daughter and son-in-law, DeLisa M. and Matt Brown, Locust Grove; grandchildren, Tiffany M. Gladden, Cami L. Gladden, Cody A. Gladden, Matthew K. Brown Jr.; brother, Grover F. Day, Loganville; sister, Mary Ann Freeman, Lilburn, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 22 at The Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Pastor Boyd Evans officiating. Interment followed at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.

Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.