Jimmy C. Naylor
July 9, 1933 ~ May 18, 2020
Jimmy C. Naylor, 86, of Columbus, passed away Monday May 18, 2020 at his home. He was born July 9, 1933 in Washington, Indiana.
Jimmy was a graduate of Petersburg High School and served his country in the U. S. Army. Upon returning from the service, Jimmy enrolled and graduated from Lane Technical School in Evansville. He retired from Cummins Engine Company as a design engineer and had previously worked for The John Deere Company in Waterloo, Iowa. He was an avid reader and enjoyed restoring antique tractors. He had been a member of Toastmasters International and enjoyed public speaking. He also was a pilot and enjoyed flying for many years.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Marlene (Willis) Naylor of 61 years whom he married June 23, 1958; son Lee Naylor of Columbus, daughter LuAnn (Earl) Samaroo of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Cameron Naylor, Alexia Samaroo and Jonathan Samaroo. He was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Flura (Steen) Naylor; an infant daughter, Leslie Naylor; a brother Bud Naylor and a sister Janet Steiner.
In honor of Jimmy’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jimmy to the Bartholomew County Humane Society 4415 E 200 S, Columbus, IN 47201. Arrangements were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home 3855 25th Street Columbus, Indiana 47203
Friends and family are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook, light a virtual candle and send a message of condolence to the Naylor family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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I am so sorry for the loss. I was never lucky enough to meet Mr. Naylor but his son Lee is a friend and I am sure the Mr. Naylor was an amazing man because his son and grandson are two wonderful tributes to Mr. and Mrs. Naylor.
May God be with you all and hug you closely in this time of need.
Thinking of You
Jolinda
Jim & Marlene Naylor have been friends since 2005. We have entertained Jim and Marlene in our home and went out to eat with them over the years. I could always count on Jim to go out to breakfast with me. Jim was a quiet unassuming person always ready to come and help work on equipment with me.
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It seemed Jim’s love in live was to be kind and straightforward with others, to look after his animals, work on his farm equipment and take care of his property and surrounding properties.
There are few people in this world as kindhearted, soft spoken and good-natured as Jim Naylor, we will miss him.
Earl Hatfield
I worked at Cummins when Jim was there. I liked him allot and we worked together at METC. Jim was helpful and kind to everyone.
Marlene we are keeping you Lee and LuAnn in our prayers. Gordon & JoAnn Meek
I was in Toastmasters with Jim years ago. He always made me feel welcome. Everything he talked about was interesting. I last saw Jim at an East baseball game. He was there because he loved seeing baseball live. A man of many interests. He will be missed. Jim Beamish
Our sincere condolences to your family in your time of loss . I will miss seeing Jim walking your dog every morning . Our Prayers are with you all . Pam , Shaun ,Angie, Gabby ,Lincoln , Ezra , Lucas , Ava
My heart hurts for you all. A hole that won’t ever be filled because he was just that special. May his life be celebrated with the memories you hold in your heart. Love you all.
Anna, Doug and Will Pitkin
We are so sorry to hear about Jim’s death. Words are so inadequate at a time like this, yet please know you are in our thoughts. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Kenny and Carol Smith