Edward Watson Naylor, Jr.

Edward “Watson” Naylor, Jr., 88, of Tobaccoville, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his beloved family.

Mr. Naylor was born on July 19, 1936, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Edward Watson Naylor, Sr. and Lillian Vaughn Naylor. He was the widower of the late Dorothy “Dot” Naylor. He retired from RJ Reynolds as a machine operator with 30 years of service and was a faithful member of Antioch United Methodist Church in Rural Hall. He was a huge fan of Duke basketball, loved gardening, and working outside; his daughters agreed that he was the best Dad a girl could have.

Mr. Naylor was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Dot, a daughter, Robin Wyatt, and a son-in-law, Jimmy Wyatt.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Tammy Phibbs (Buddy), Lisa Brown (Doug), and Kim Spicer; two sisters, Barbara Elliott, and Ann Mabe; his grandchildren, Allison Brown (fiancé, Mitchell Thomas), Jason Brown, Landon Spicer, Bud Phibbs (Nicole), Samantha Stanley (Zack), Sarah Hylton (Derik), Amanda Tolley (Kevin), Josh Wyatt (Jennifer); and his great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Brown, Grayson Thomas, Sophie Phibbs, Cannon Doub, Hudson Stanley, Gavin Tolley, Colten Wyatt, J.T. Wyatt, Lillian Hylton, and Levi Hylton.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Amedisys Home Health, Tiffany with Trellis Supportive Care, and the Palliative Care team at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 2:00 p.m. until 3:15 p.m., Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Slate Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Pat Dixon and Rev. Rick Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Antioch UMC Cemetery Fund, 9220 Antioch Church Rd. Rural Hall, NC 27045.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edward Watson Naylor. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

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