Benjamin "Bud" Herschel Day

Benjamin Herschel Day, affectionately known as Bud or Buddy, passed away on July 30, 2025 at the age of 81.  Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 27, 1943, and raised moving around as part of a family legacy of military service, he retired to Opelika, Alabama, after 24 years of service in the Air Force.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents Herschel and Louise Day.  He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Chris) Brown, son Jonathan (Anne) Day, sister Norfleete Day, brothers Joe Day and Jim Day, a special cousin Nellie Gray Easterwood, along with special nieces and nephew.  He also leaves behind his beloved ex-wife Linda Bearden Day, to whom he was married for 52 years and never stopped loving.

Bud had a sharp wit, an uncanny sense of direction, a gift with numbers, and a love of the written word.  He had an infectious sense of humor and could talk to anyone.

A graveside memorial service will take place at 12:30 PM on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Alabama National Cemetery (3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL).

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.