of West Memphis, AR
February 10, 1932 - June 15, 2022
Robert Lyle (Bob) Naylor, 90, of West Memphis died June 15, 2022. He was born on February 10, 1932, in Memphis, TN to Lyle Otis and Gracie Naylor. Retired, he was a banker for over 30 years, a funeral director for 15 years and a US Air Force veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 54 years, Molly Manning Naylor.
Survivors include his sons, Robert Manning Naylor (Beckie) of Jonesboro, AR and Samuel Elwood Naylor (Glynis) of West Memphis, AR; a daughter, Claudia Naylor Smith (Keith) of Bartlett, TN; and grandchildren, Cathy Naylor, Emily Russell (Jordan), Madelyn Smith and Sara Smith.
Bob donated his time and talents by working with the Crittenden County chapter of the American Red Cross and Crittenden County Search and Rescue in his younger days. He spent his later years caring for Molly as she battled Alzheimer's disease. He always found time to be present in the lives of his grandchildren. He was also an active member of First United Methodist Church in West Memphis until recent health issues kept him from participating.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM Monday, June 20 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in West Memphis with services at 11:00. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Keith Smith, Jordan Russell, Brian Patterson, Eddie Patterson, Eric Minch and John Friday.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, West Memphis, AR; Alzheimer's Day Services of Memphis, 3185 Hickory Hill Road, Memphis, TN 38115; or the charity of the donor's choice.
We are so sorry for your loss.
I had the pleasure of working with Bob at Bank of West Memphis and found him to be enjoyable,funny, and very knowledgeable. I know he will be missed. Robert my prayers are with you and your family.
Very saddened to hear of Mr. Naylor’s passing. May his memory be eternal. Robert, my sincere condolences.
I was sad to hear of Bobs passing. I worked with him at First Community Bank when it was first started. He was such a nice man and I loved him dearly. Your family is in my daily prayers.
So very sorry for your loss! He was such a kind man! Praying for all of you!!
To the Naylor family: Mr. Bob was a mentor too me in the Banking business. He and Mrs. Naylor were so respectful and great people. Both of their sons are friends of Sherri and I.
Sincerely,
Andy and Sherri Luttrell
Truly sorry for your loss.