of West Memphis, AR
August 25, 1939 - November 20, 2014
James Roy Naylor, 75, of West Memphis died, Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home in West Memphis.
Mr. Naylor was the principal of Maddux Elementary School and a member of West Memphis First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Fredda Naylor of West Memphis, AR; a son James Bart Naylor (Amy) of Mayflower, AR; a sister Kay Hoover (Paul) of North Little Rock, AR; three brothers, Bobby Naylor (Margaret) of Memphis, TN; Eddie Naylor (Joanne) of Winchester, TN; Bill Naylor (Janet) of North Little Rock, AR; a grandson James Riley Naylor.
Mr Naylor was my elementary principal. He was the sweetest most kindest man I had ever met. I enjoyed hanging out after school with him and him taking my to the Flash Market to get snacks. He was always so kind to my family and he will be greatly missed. With all my love, Ashley "Griffin' Morgan and family
Remembering Mr. Jimmy with respect & love. He always greeted us with a smile and a positive attitude. He & Mrs. Fredda are loved by their friends at Lewis Senior Center in Memphis. He was an ardent supporter of the activities there and will be sorely missed. Condolences to Mrs. Fredda. RIP Mr. Jimmy
Thanks for all you've done for me in my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Naylor's family. I loved Mr. Naylor as a teacher and a principal at Maddox school. He was one of the greatest teachers I had!!!
He was an awesome example of what a GODLY man should be. He will forever be in my memories.
I also enjoyed running into him at Big Star and hearing about his latest fishing trip. He and My dad both LOVE to fish. I hope they are both enjoying fishing in heaven together.
Gwenna Doty
It was an honor to have Mr. Naylor as my 5th Grade teacher at Maddux Elementary. If he taught us one thing it was how to call the hogs for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mr. Naylor was a great man and how fitting was it today to see the Arkansas Razorbacks to send him to his eternal home with a victory. I know will he missed by many but your memories live forever. God Bless Your Family!
Fredda and Bart, I am so sorry and wish there was something I could say to ease the loss, but words are useless. I loved Uncle Jimmy and always thought he was a great man. I wish I could have seen him sooner before this happened, but so thankful I was able to spend Thanksgiving with all of you 2 years ago. God bless and take care of yourself. The kids and I love you all very much and have you in our thoughts.
So sorry for the loss of such a good and sweet man. I'm so glad all 3 of my children were under his care all through grade school. We all loved him.
My prayers will continue for Mrs. Naylor, Bart and his family. I know you made wonderful memories with him. This will bring you comfort in the days ahead.
So sorry to hear this. Mr. Naylor was my elementary principal. He was a great man. Prayers his family.
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful, wonderful man. He was a great boss and a fine Christian man. The world has suffered a great loss.
Fredda our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great educator and a better man .
Fredda - I was so saddened to learn about Jimmy. You are both so special to our family. Jimmy was such a good man and will be missed. Thanks for your warm hospitality the last time I was in town. Love you - Pittle
Ms. Naylor and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I thought the world of Mr. Naylor. You Mrs Naylor and Mr. Naylor were both my teachers and he was also my principle. I was taught so much from you and he. One thing most particular I remember from him was for me to be myself, to work together as a team and get along with others. He always had a smile on his face and would always take the time to listen to you. He made you feel you were the only one around. He was one of the greatest men, educators and family man I know. My heart is with you and your family. I will miss him but he will always be with me as I tell my grand children as I did my children about the great educators in my life.
Dear Fredda, we are thinking of you at this time of adjustment for your family. I did not know Jimmy as well as knowing you, but his reputation was spotless and my comment to others about him would be that he was very kind, somewhat light hearted combined with humor and always had a smile. My prayer is for you to take a step at a time with strength from our Lord. I hope to be in touch with you in the coming days ahead. Please know others are praying for you.
Mr. Naylor, the second male role model in my early life. He was more than a Principal at Maddux. He was a great leader. Will be praying for his family and friends and those who lives he touched throughout his life. Years after leaving elementary school, I would go back to visit him and he would ALWAYS say, Hey Victor. He never forgot me. R.I.L.
We are saddened to learn of Jimmy's death. He was a great administrator, friend, and fisherman. We enjoyed hearing about his latest fishing adventures at Bear Creek. Our prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of such a fine man. Our love, Frank and Julia Jones
Mr. Naylor was a good teacher. He taught me and my brothers in the late 60's and early. 70's. The Brickey family sends its condolences.
Jimmy always held a special place in our hearts. He was a good man. We're sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry for your loss, love you Mrs. Fredda. Your family is very special. God be with each of you!
The russell and Virginia cooper family!
Praying for you Fredda and your family!
Praying for you, Fredda. Jimmy was the best boss I ever had. Wish we could be there for you but just know our prayers and love are with you during this time.
John and AliceAnn
Mrs. Fredda, I'm so sorry about Mr. Jimmy. I am praying for you!! If you need anything all please let me know!!! I can't imagine what you're going thru. I get so ticked hearing daddy talk about him sleeping in church and sneaking out early so he didn't have to hold hands and sing!! Lol. He will definitely be missed!! Love you!
God Bless this man. He was a wonderful and kind person.
Fredda and Bart you are in our thoughts and prayers. You have been very special to us all through the years. Jimmy was such an influence in all our lives, especially as the kids principal during all their grade school years. He will be greatly missed by so many people.
We are truly sadden to learn of his passing. He was the principal for children whom he truly cared about , my husband 's fishing buddy and he was our friend. We would eventually become his neighbor. I'm thankful to have shared our hello, and kind words only over a week ago in Big Star. Mr Naylor, a Godly Man and friends to many. Mrs Naylor you are in our prayers ðŸ™ðŸ™
A great man and a great loss to this community may the Lord be with all the Naylor family during this most difficult time...
Fredda & Bart, So sorry for loss. Jimmy was a great man. He will be missed by everyone. There weren't many people as nice & understanding as Mr. Naylor.
Words can never say what this man meant to so many people that knew him in their life other than we are all so glad that we met him and are so proud to call him a dear and precious friend. Jimmy will be one of those people that will never be forgotten because his name will come up in conversation for years to come as we at times will talk about years past . May God give comfort to his family at this time because i know that a hole has been left by his passing.
I HAD MR NAYLOR AS A TEACHER THE FIRST YEAR HE TAUGHT SCHOOL AT MADDUX IN 1967 AND TO THIS DAY WAS ONE OF THE FINEST PEOPLE I`VE EVER MET AND THINGS HE TOUGHT ME WAY BACK THEN I STILL CARRY WITH ME TODAY HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY
Mrs. Naylor we are so sorry for your loss. Eddie and I will be praying for you and your family.
A good man that will be missed. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.
This is just like loosing a family member. Jimmy was a special man to our family. We will never forget all the wonderful family reunions we were invited to. Our hearts are saddened by this great loss.
Mr prayers are with all the family, so sorry to hear of Jimmy`s passing from Ms. Dee wiseman!!
What a wonderful man and mentor. My heart goes out to all of you, and I am keeping you in my prayers.
We are praying for your family. Sorry for your loss
I am so sorry for your loss