Richard A. Day, age 85, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Clemson Downs. Born February 5, 1933 in Canaan, CT, he was a son of the late Luther W. and Raymonde L. Day. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Norman R. Day. Richard graduated from Paul Smith's College. He proudly served in the submarine service of the United States Navy. He was a retired Captain from the Connecticut State Police, had worked for McCoy Construction in Myrtle Beach, SC, and as a private detective and hypnotist with a private practice in Myrtle Beach, SC. Richard is survived by his wife, Sally H. Day; son, Mark A. Day; daughters, Kathi L. Heater (William) and LuAnne D. Hamilton (David); nine grandchildren, Brendan (Erin), Jenny (Dennis), Devin, Cullen, Clay, Joshua (Michelle), Jacob (Amy), Jordan (Lynette), and Faith and nine great-grandchildren, Tyler, Taylor, Timothy, Austin, Allyn, Reagan, Bennett, Jack, and Paige. The memorial service will be held in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Chaplain Andre Kroneman officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Coburn Cemetery, Sherman, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4124 Clemson Boulevard, Suite L, Anderson SC, 29621; or to Providence Hospice, 202 Wall Street, Piedmont, SC 29673. A message of condolence may be sent to by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM. Events Memorial service Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Coburn Cemetery 31 Leach Hollow Road Sherman, CT 06784