HERMAN LOVELL DAY, age 79, of Magnolia, Texas, entered into his eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He had been in failing health for the past four years.

Herman was born on June 1, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Marion Theodore "Ted" and Georgia P. (Knight) Day.

He married the one he had to have and loved, Jerita (Geesling) Day, on Christmas Eve 1962. They would have celebrated 59 years of marriage this year.

Herman worked in high-rise construction and later drove a truck. He answered the call of the Lord to preach the Gospel and was ordained as a Minister in May of 1971; he then went on to Pastor the Haven of Rest Church in Jamestown, Ohio. He loved reading the Word of God and would Minister to anyone at any time.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved daughter, Alisha Keleshain; and sister, Rose Robinson.

Survivors include his wife, Jerita Day; daughters, Holly (Dan) Stewart, and Cheryl (Wayne) Grau; grandchildren that he dearly loved, Jacob (Ava), Brandon, Zachary (Alexis), Stewart, Caleb, and Jared Keleshain, and Hanna and Kristopher Grau; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Caden Steward, Rylee Steward, Clyde Benjamin and Tamzen Neal, and Elijah Grau, all of Texas; and siblings, Ozella Coldiron and Norman Day of Washington CH. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of dear and special friends.

He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, "Papaw," Minister and friend who will be dearly missed. Herman was one of a kind. He loved riding his motorcycle. He could not pass-up a good yard sale, flea market, or auction. He even became an auctioneer in 1995, and if he thought he found a bargain, it was SOLD!

The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Washington Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 4-7:00 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com