December 5, 2023, 76, Goldsboro —
Eddie Lee Naylor, Sr., 76, was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, while at Durham VA Health Care Center. Born in Meridian, Mississippi on December 10, 1946, He was the son of the late James Naylor, Sr. and Ruth Ann Bell Naylor.
Eddie faithfully served his country in the United States Army for 22 years. He bravely served during the Vietnam War, after being drafted at just 18 years old, He then served as a computer analyst until his retirement. Eddie was thankful for the opportunities the Army provided for him and his family.
Following his time in the military, Eddie went on to become a pastor and a writer where he was able to help the lives of countless people. We can be assured when Eddie stepped into Heaven, he was greeted with the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
A service to celebrate Eddie’s life will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. with a viewing the hour prior to the service, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Internment will be held at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 12:00 p.m.
Eddie is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Lottie Kendricks; children, Mark Naylor and wife, Joi, Eddie Naylor, Jr. and wife, Sarah, Gregory Naylor, and Lona Wallace and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Ondre Pope, Kiara McCullough, Ayanna Ricks, Arianna Naylor, Jadyn Naylor, Elias Wallace, Noah Naylor, and Leah Naylor; great-grandchildren, Lyric Pope and Legend Pope; brothers, Frank Naylor and Roland Bradley; sisters, Mary Lewis, Annie Davis, Maggie Thompson, Daisey Grady, Ruby Moore, Betty Cole, and Juanita Cole. Eddie is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and spiritual children that he loved dearly.
In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by his brothers, James Naylor, Jr., Ray Naylor, and Willie Naylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mrs. Lottie as she continues to minister to others through the ministry started by Mr. Eddie. Please send memorials to P.O. Box 1112 Clayton, NC 27528. Memorials can also be sent to Victory in Christ Ministries P.O. Box 355 Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Services have been entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home.
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