Jack Owen Day
November 7, 2015 ~ December 7, 2019
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Jack Owen Day was born on November 7, 2015. He passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family in his parents’ arms.
His entrance into this world was not easy: it was discovered early on that Jack had suffered a severe hypoxic brain injury in utero. This diagnosis led to many complex medical issues during his four years on this earth. Despite these challenges, a decision was made by his family to help Jack live his best life. They went on hikes, they went to the beach, they went on picnics in our beautiful mountains, they visited family and friends, and did their best to make everyday count.
Jack loved his dogs Charlie and Nash, all of his family and friends, but most of all he loved to snuggle with his mommy and daddy and be smothered in kisses. Jack was resilient and courageous. He was the sweetest boy who was full of unconditional love. He taught everyone who met him a beautiful lesson about love and life. His parents, Nathan and Abby Day, will continue to live their lives making everyday count but a huge part of their hearts will always be missing.
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at the Asheville Jewish Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, Jack’s family asks that donations be made to Make-A-Wish, Central & Western North Carolina, 217 E. Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203 or at https://nc.wish.org/.
Services
Celebration of Life: December 15, 2019 1:00 pm
Asheville Jewish Community Center
236 Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)253-0701
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We love you guys and understand the gap in life. We will continue to pray for guidance and peace and comfort and the next step.
Godspeed Jack
Abby and Nate. Our deepest sympathies. Jack taught everyone who met him how to live life to the fullest. Remember all the good times and keep those close to your heart and soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sending much love, peace and prayers to your families at this difficult time.
With deep sympathy,
the Mangum Family
A beautiful tribute,to a beautiful child. You are in my prayers
Another flower in Gods Garden,,,how Precious,,,May God keep his arms around you,,and know he is with God in Heaven……………
Abby & Nate, please know you all are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Jack was a warrior of strength and light. He taught us all so much and brought us all together. He blessed our lives and it was an honor to meet him while he was here on earth. We have no doubt he is running free in heaven. And he will never, ever truly leave you. We send our love to you all.
We met this summer in Asheville at Family Camp. We are so sorry for this tremendous loss and we are sending love, prayers and strength to you.
I know the pain.
Know that God sent Jack, God’s precious Saint to earth with a job for God to be done. His work was complete. It will continue now because of Jack. Our little “Messenger from God” left us in 1997. They are both in Heaven and will meet us when our work for God on earth is complete.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jack will always be with you Forever!
God bless
Our hearts are with you as we all go forward. We treasure getting to know your amazing Jack. He taught us much about unconditional love. You, his family, remain an inspiration of strength and courage.
With much love,
Patrick and Jeanne
ברוך דיין אמת
Nate and Abby-We met your beautiful family at Family Camp in July and our hearts are heavy with your loss. Thinking of you often and sending love and strength your way. Our deepest sympathies are with you.
Although his struggles were tremendous, he was blessed with courageous, loving, and enlightened parents.
You mean so much to us. We love you, Nate and Jack with all our hearts. We pray for you during this hard time. Jack was an amazing, courageous, strong boy just like his parents.
Dear Abby and Nate,
We were so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He had the best of parents. That child was loved. Please take care of yourselves. Know that Jack would want that. Love and prayers, Dave and Peggy
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so very sorry for the loss of Jack. Our love, thoughts and prayers of comfort and healing are with you all during this difficult time.
Love you all.
Rick and Louise Russell – South Africa
Hi dear Nate and Abby. I’m a friend of Victoria’s, and I had the privilege of meeting you both and Jack this summer in Asheville. I just wanted to say how very sorry I am to hear of Jack’s passing, and to wish you peace. My parents lost their very autistic, 6-year-old son to cancer before I was born. It was terrible for them, but in time their pain eased and they both could talk about him with a smile and a sense of peace. I don’t know if that helps to hear, but you were obviously wonderful parents to a beautiful child, and I wish you much comfort and love.