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Robert "Bob" S. Nailor, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Bob retired from the U.S. Federal Court in Detroit as a computer programmer. He served five years in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1970. During that time he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He worked as a Russian interpreter and was on the USS Decatur when it was commissioned. Bob was also an author with several books published. He enjoyed working on his computer and making the illustrations for his books. Bob was a member of the Bryan Alliance Church.
Robert S. Nailor was born on Dec. 31, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Robert B. and Loraine (Dunne) Nailor. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1965, attended Perdue University and earned an associate degree from Northwest State Community College. He married Violet I. Bowers on Aug. 7, 1976, in Sherwood, Ohio, and she survives.
Along with his wife, Bob is survived by his sons, Jeff (Lori) Nailor of Bryan, David (Sue) Nailor of Edon, Aaron (Jessica) Nailor of Gibralter, Michigan, and Rob (Melissa) Nailor of Lincoln Park, Michigan; 10 grandchildren, David (Kayce), Steven (Morgan), Shylo (Adam), Kaitlyn (Allister), Hailey (Daniel), Corra (Landon), Zora, Keeley, Jaxson and Mikayla; 12 great-grandchildren, Emma, Gracelynn, Myles, Calie, Kamdyn, Myla, Easton, Beau, Angus, Kingston, Ariella and Colt; brother, George (Linda) Nailor of Bryan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a younger brother, Donald "Donnie" Nailor.
Visitation for Bob will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Krill Funeral Home, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan, Ohio. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Mark Jermeay officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Grove Cemetery, West Unity.
Memorials in honor of Robert S. Nailor may be given to the Kidney Fund or American Heart Association.
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