of Osceola, AR
March 13, 2013
Robert O. Naylor of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Osceola, Arkansas, passed away at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, on March 13, 2013, at the age of 61. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Conrad (Darryl) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; grandchildren, Madison Dawson and Ryder Conrad of Jonesboro, Arkansas; his parents, Bobby and Joyce Naylor of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; three sisters, Diane McAlister of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Kathy Boyd (Randy) of Rison, Arkansas and Beverly Clement (Rod) of Grapevine, Arkansas; sister-in-law Barbara Knickerbocker of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce A. Knickerbocker Naylor.
Robert was a kind, compassionate and polite man. He was a humble servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother. He has many friends from Osceola and friends that he has made while living at Culpepper Place in Jonesboro. He cherished each and every one of those friendships and will be dearly missed by family and friends.
A 1969 graduate of Watson Chapel High School, he graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello earning a B.A. in English and Mathematics, and graduated from The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Master in Education majoring in Guidance Counseling.
Robert worked as the Osceola Jr. High School Counselor for 22 years before retiring. He worked part time as a GED Teacher at Arkansas Northeastern College for 8 years as well as a Guidance Counselor for one year at the Osceola Communications, Art and Business School.
He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Osceola, since 1977. He sang in the choir, and also led the music on numerous occasions.
The family wishes to thank Edith Boyce, an angel sent from God to help care for Robert and his wife, Joyce, the last several years of their lives.
Also, a special thanks to Tim and Shannon Johnson, and the staff at Culpepper Place in Jonesboro. We are so thankful for the special care and love he received during his short time there.
Robert was a proud Razorback fan and was a member of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association. He was a member of the Osceola Rotary Club, and enjoyed traveling with his wife, Joyce.
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17 Condolence(s)
Gary Lemmonds
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
I attended Watson Chapel HS with Robert. He was the most polite and gentile guy I knew. I admired him for that but could not, hard as I tried, duplicate his character in my own life. RIP, buddy. And condolences to family and friends.
Chanetta Walker Cotton
Monday, July 8, 2013
I was reunited with Robert when I was employed at Baptist Hospital in Memphis Tennessee. We both graduated in 69.
Kindest regards to his family and friends.
Chanetta
Harold and Sharon Davidson
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
We just learned yesterday (06-10-13) of Robert's death when I saw it in the UAM Alumni Magazine. My wife and I were in college at UAM with Robert and in MBSF with him. He was such a good friend and was a groomsman in our wedding in 1972. Over the years we had lost touch, but we were saddened to hear of Robert's death. Robert was so much fun to be around. He was a caring, good, and loveable friend. My wife and I want his family to know how much we cared for him and how sorry we are that we lost touch over the years. We will have a reunion in heaven. God bless you, family.
Venecia Hendrix
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Sorry about your loss. I really miss seeing Robert at chuch. He always had a smile and kind words to say. Melanie, I am so glad you had Edith to care for him like we did Mom. She is definitely and angel from God. Robert will be dearly missed by everyone.
Ron & Linda Austin
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Bobby and Joyce and family, Aunt Shirley just called and told us about Robert's death. We are so sorry for you Robert was a friend and a relative. We spent many an hour with him in Fayetteville. We look forward to seeing him again on the other side of life.
Felicia Bledsoe-Byrd
Monday, March 18, 2013
Rest on Mr. Naylor, you we're a good man. Prayers to the family.
Bonny Marks Bryant
Friday, March 15, 2013
Robert and I attended school together at Watson Chapel. I remember him as a kind, polite, and gentle young man. He was always nice to everyone he came in contact with at school. There should be more people like him in this world.
Brenda Cooper Sage
Friday, March 15, 2013
What a lovely tribute that you made for your father's life; It was most impressive and brought a tear to my eye. I never worked with your dad but knew of him and he was my son's counselor. He was well known, liked and a repected "gentleman".
Sincerely,
Brenda Cooper Sage (1990-2004 Osceola Public Schools)
Ken & Brenda (Cooper) Sage
Friday, March 15, 2013
God Bless the family because this will be hard on those left behind. Robert was such a wonderful, humble person. I don't think we have met anyone as nice.
kenny and brenda sage
Sanderson Family
Friday, March 15, 2013
Iv not seem Mr Naylor since School and had I knew he was at Cullpepper Place I would have went and seen him...
He was a nice and soft spoken man that knew what and how to do things..I was in his office more than once and he made me see things the way he seen them.
Rest in Peace Mr. Naylor
Shane Sanderson
Joe Pewett
Friday, March 15, 2013
Mr. Naylor was my teacher at the high school in Osceola! He was a great man and teacher I am very sorry for your loss I am sure his kind nature will be missed!
Elfreda
Friday, March 15, 2013
Sending my condolences from class of 96
Tyler Dunegan
Friday, March 15, 2013
Robert Naylor served as my junior high counselor and as my bus driver for several years. He was a great friend and mentor. I enjoyed serving in Rotary with him and will truly miss his dynamic faith and devotion to Christ which was unlike any other. This isn't goodbye, just see ya soon. RIP my friend!
Brian Holthouse
Friday, March 15, 2013
I have known Robert most of my adult life. I can sincerely say.. he was one of the finest I have ever met.
Brandy Nicole Ellis
Friday, March 15, 2013
A great man gone. RIP Mr. Naylor.
Barbara Weaver
Thursday, March 14, 2013
We were sorry to hear about Robert's passing. He was such a good Christian man. He had such bad health problems for so long. Now he is with Jesus and he won't suffer anymore! Goodbye Robert til we meet again. The Weavers- Marvin, Barbara, Jen, and Steve
The Gillentine Family
Thursday, March 14, 2013
We are all saddened by the loss of Robert. He was such a "genuine" person. He was the kindest, most considerate individual. He will be deeply missed. May God wrap his arms around you and give you strength during the upcoming days. You will be in our thoughts and prayers daily. With love, Voy, Stephanie, Stewart, Cole, Clay, and Cody Gillentine