William L. Day

William L. Day was born on June 9, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia to Mary Cook and Robert Mitchell. He was the eldest of eight children. He departed this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2004.William was dearly loved by his deceased parents, Lee and Viola Day. He was affectionately called “Bill” and “Bobby” by family and friends.Bill was educated in the Norfolk, Virginia public School system where he played football in high school. He received various awards during his school years. He was a member of the Charles Village Community Association and the Charles Village Benefits District. He was very proud of his Channel 13 Salute for work he performed with the physically challenged.He was nurtured in a loving and caring environment. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.Bill was employed by the Walters art Gallery for many years. He loved all people, which made his work more rewarding. He was known for the excitement he brought to life as his demeanor exemplified a fragrance of joy. Bill loved fishing and enjoyed a game of football and basketball. He also took pride in his landscaping and the special dinners he lovingly prepared for his family. Bill was married to Florence Betty R. Snider and for thirty-six years they built a life together. To this union, two children were born, Simone and Christopher.His warmth will be truly and sincerely missed, as his joyful presence illuminated wherever he traveled.Bill leaves to cherish his memory; his wife, Florence Betty; his children, Christopher, Simone, Jettesouia Twine, William Jr. (Yolanda), Ellen Knight, Michele, Anthony, Robert (Terry), Antonio (Sue Ellen), and Tyrone; his mother, Mary Cook; grandchildren, Leairra, Saquoya, Lanei, Ronald, Janea, Steve Latoya, Janie, Jasmine, Brianna, Nekia, Dewena, Darnell, Sherietta, Alexis, Quianna, Sequilla, Kia, Antonio, Sammuel, Michael, Terrashawn and Brittany; three great-grandchildren and two god-daughters, Teneshia Richards and Kimberly Terry; three daughters-in-law, Terry, Yolanda and Sue Ellen; three brothers, Robert Mitchell, Willie Mitchell and John Cook of Milton, Delaware; four sisters, Dora Brittingham, Mary P. Washington, Rosa Mitchell and Gladys Cook of Milton, Delaware; brothers-in-law, William (Francine)Snider of Bronx, NY., John (Gloria) Snider, Rev. Robert (Inez) Snider, Rev. St. Julian (Gwen) Snider, Lee Floyd (Chandra) Snider and Lucius (Evelyn) Snider of South Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Harrell of Bronx, NY., and Chrishdel R. (Charles) Richards of Baltimore, Maryland and a host of nephews, cousins and friends.

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William L. Day

June 9, 1942 - February 10, 2004