Drake Everett Day

Drake Everett Day, 32, of Merritt passed away suddenly in an automobile accident on March 20, 2023, in Harnett County.

Drake loved the water and was known for being a jack of all trades. He was currently working as a welder/fabricator in Dunn, NC and was a member of Rack’s Deep 4-Wheeler Association.

He was preceded in death by his father, Darren Day; his paternal grandfather, Danny Day; and maternal grandmother, Earline Taylor.

Drake leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Gracie “Missy” Garris (Herman Day, Sr.); brothers, Ryan Day (Katlyn), Noah Day, and Herman Day; paternal grandparents, Kenny and Janie Miller; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Day; fiancée, Chelsea Holbach and her sons, Chub-Chubs and Grayson; step-mother, Donna Day; paternal aunt, Dannett Wetherington (Jeff); maternal uncle, Johnnie Wheeler; paternal great-aunt, Anna Arthur; nephew, Donovan Day; and a host of extended family.

His graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 25 ^th at Concord Christian Church Cemetery.