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James "Jimmy" Naylor, 82
CLINTON — Mr. James Alton "Jimmy" Naylor, 82, of 296 Summertree Court, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 30, 2015, at Sampson Regional Medical Center, with all of his family by his side.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Ameen officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery.
Born in 1932 in Sampson County, Jimmy was the son of the late R.A. and Doris Bruce Naylor. He grew up in the aviation business with his father, R.A. Naylor. He was the president and owner of Clinton Flying Service, Inc. which was established in 1940. After graduating from Clinton High School in 1950, he attended North Carolina State University until he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in the 2313TH Air Transport Squadron - 2310th Air Transport Group, Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Following his military service, Jimmy returned to Clinton to continue to work with his father and family in the business his father started. Jimmy was an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with an Inspection Authorization and an FAA Airframe Powerplant Mechanic Examiner. He was a recipient of the Charles Taylor "Master Mechanic" Award which requires 50 years of aircraft maintenance. He held a commercial pilot license, and was also a flight instructor. He was a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association for 58 years. Jimmy was a charter member of the Clinton Sampson County Rescue Squad. He was also a member of the Hiram Lodge #98 AF&AM, Scottish Rites and the Sudan Temple.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Annie Gray Naylor; two daughters: Jackie E. Naylor of the home, and Terry Naylor Loggins and husband, Andrew, of King, NC; one son: Jim Naylor and wife, Martha, of Clinton; five grandchildren: James Matthew Naylor, David Alton Naylor, Annie Loggins, Dorothy Hunter and Shelvia Lewis; and four great-grandchildren: James Matthew Naylor, Jr., Marianna Naylor, Remington Reece Naylor and John Luke Naylor.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Dixon Naylor. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, July 1, from 6-8 p.m. at Royal-Hall Funeral Home, and other times at his home, located at 296 Summertree Court, Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College Street, Oxford, N.C. 27565.
Condolences may be sent visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.
Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Naylor family.
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Annie Gray, so sorry to hear about Jimmy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
God Bless all of you,
Edna Butler Jackson (Monroe, NC)
Edna Butler Jackson
July 8, 2015
Mr. Naylor u were one of kind. I thank u for all u did for shelvia. She will miss u. My condolences go out to the rest of ur family
kimberly landrau
July 7, 2015
Remembering all of you in prayer. God Bless!
Jeanne Pope
July 1, 2015
May you feel God's loving arms surround you with His strength and comfort, knowing that your father is there in His presence. Love and prayers for you all.
Pamela Hall
July 1, 2015
A good and honorable man, devoted to his family. Well known for his excellent work ethics. Will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
Vickie Reynolds Jackson
July 1, 2015
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