James Leonard Day, age 79, of Brookville, Indiana died Friday, February 3, 2023 at Hospice of Cincinnati Twin Towers in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born June 13, 1943 in Fayette County, Indiana he was the son of the late Chester Leonard & Marcellia (Wicker) Day.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam era.

He was retired, having worked for many years in a factory, as well as being a Laurel Town Deputy for over 20 years.

He was a member of the Brookville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2014, as well as the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion of Brookville.

Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law, Jennifer & Matt Wolfrum of Brookville, Indiana; three grandchildren, Gregory Peters, Shane Peters, Jana Peters; three sisters, Marcia Busse, Cheryl Powell, and Terri (Andy) Cornthwaite all of Connersville, Indiana.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jackie Day.

Family & Friends may visit from 4 until 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Stan Howard will conduct the Funeral Services at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.  Immediately following the Funeral Services full military honors will be accorded by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati Twin Towers.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Day family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .