Martin Day

July 28, 1930 - February 8, 2020

Funeral services for Martin Day have been scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel. Philip Crawford, minister from First Jenks United Methodist Church, will minister. Burial will be at the National Cemetery in Fort Gibson under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home. Martin Olen Day was born Monday, July 28, 1930 in Muskogee, Oklahoma the son of Marcus and Lena Marie (Austin) Day. He passed this life at his home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was 89 years of age. Martin was a 1948 graduate of Muskogee high school. He attended Jr. College for two years. He had a successful 50 year real estate and home building business, building custom homes, many of which he designed. He was a sports fanatic, growing up playing all sports and as an adult loved to play tennis, golf and fish. An animal lover, terrific artist and was gifted musically. He played Ukulele, Harmonica and especially enjoyed his Piano. Martin was an avid Sooner fan and lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. He had a love for people, an infectious smile and was proud to be an Air Force Veteran. Martin was married to the former Miss Joyce Rose on January 17, 2004 in Broken Arrow. The family requests memorials to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 10109 East 79th Street, Tulsa, OK 74133. We all love you and will miss you dearly as you continue to watch over us! He is survived by, His wife, Joyce Day, of the home Daughter, Marsha Finon (Finny) and husband David, Son, David and wife Angie Day, Broken Arrow Step Daughters, Mary Rupe and husband Ron Laughlin, Jan and husband Rob English, Carol and husband Dale Jones, Grandchildren, Leah and Philip Crawford, Steven and Emily Day, Sara Aulepp Beckham, Christopher And Kristine Aulepp, Adam Aulepp, Katie Rose Stilley, Eli and April Rupe, Claire English, Reed English, Beth Spaulding, Robert and Jamie Jones, Zach and Donna Rupe, and Henrietta Rupe. Nine Great-grandchildren. Martin leaves behind many friends including dear friends, Jim Baker and Tony Michela