William Chester "Willie" Day 97 a resident of Prairie Grove, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2016 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. Willie was born March 27, 1919 in Racine, Missouri, the son of Thomas Bedford and Hattie Louella Scott Day. He worked at logging, farming and construction. He was an avid hunter and trainer of coon dogs. He also enjoyed gardening and taking care of his yard. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Clyde Day, three sisters Verla Morelock, Jewel Davidson and Lilly Yell, twelve half brothers and sisters and two infant brothers, Harvey and Cecil. Willie is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Irene Brooks Day; his son Donnie Day and wife Verna of Prairie Grove; three daughters Carolyn Miller and husband Ronnie of Fayetteville, Sharon Lewis of Prairie Grove and Willene Strickland of Springdale; nine grandchildren Dale, Robin, Craig, Tonya, Chandra, Sheri, Eric, Amy and Jenny; nineteen great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren and one sister Erlene Benton. Memorial service will be held Thursday April 28, 2016 - 10:00 A.M at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial was in Sharp Cemetery in Prairie Grove. In lieu of flowers memorials may b made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home 325 E Longview Dr, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com