Address
Locke on 4th
1519 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Jimmie Day Jr., 68, of Waterloo, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at NorthCrest Specialty Care. He was born March 6, 1958, in Holmes County, Mississippi, son of Jimmie Day Sr, and Doris (Lacey) Day. He graduated from East Waterloo High School in 1975.
Jimmie worked for the City of Waterloo in the Sanitation Department for 28 years. He was mostly a quiet homebody; but he loved music, playing cards, especially Spades, grilling and cooking, and family gatherings.
He is survived by his mother, Doris, and brothers and sisters: Minnie Bennett of Waterloo, Linda Day of Phoenix, AZ, Phyllis Haney of Waterloo, Jerry (Roshoune) Day of Los Angeles, CA, Mildred Williams of Waterloo, Michael Anderson of Waterloo, and Marie Starr of Colorado Springs, Co, special friend Linda Phillips, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Lee Day Sr,. his grandfathers: Sammie Day Sr., and Johnny Lacey, his grandmothers: Leora Day and Missouri Lacey, his uncle Sammie Day, and nephews Trevell Fisher and Emari Bennett.
A Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial Service
May 22, 2026
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Locke at Tower Park
4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
Visitation
May 22, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Locke at Tower Park
4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA
He was like a dad to us and he always tells us go get your money
Man this was a very special person in my life he spent 16 years in my life seen me from my highs and lows..my brother was correct when he said he was like a father to us..im gonna miss you and I love you..R.I.H.you was a great influence to me…we had our fun and our laughter..I will celebrate you going home..love you jim..always on my mind..keep watching over me…
Jim was a great man. I knew him for almost 9 years. He loved music and grilling. He made so many memories with Linda, his love. He was a huge part in The Phillips and extended family lives. He will be missed dearly. R.I.H. WE LOVE YOU FOREVER JIM..
My dear Cousin, My heart is broken today as not only were you my cousin but one of the first people I came to know when your family moved to Waterloo. When I visited home, God would allow our paths to cross and those brief encounters will remain with me forever in my heart. I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to your family with love and wishing you the peace you deserve, Someday we shall meet again,