Posted: April 8, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Garnet “Mike” Naylor, 90, of Pinch, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was born December 23, 1927, in Quick, a son of the late Estil and Ufa Naylor.
Mike retired from Union Carbide’s South Charleston Division and Sanderson Mining Division after 32 years and M.C. Naylor Monument Engraving, in which he owned and operated until the age of 88.
Mike was an avid fisherman and loved to camp at Burnsville Lake, as well as taking the family on vacation. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Mike traveled with Naylor Network Evangelistic Association, in which he was a charter member. He enjoyed time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as his grand-dog, Willie, who had a very special place in his heart.
Mike was a deacon of Pinch Baptist Church for many years and attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Miriam Naylor, of 68 wonderful years; daughter, Charlene Harless and husband Richard of Pinch, and David Naylor and wife Debbie of Pinch; grandchildren, James Harless of Pinch, Shannon Harless of Greenville, S.C., Michael Naylor of Hurricane, Alexander Naylor of Pinch, Glenn Naylor II of Quick and Nicholas Naylor of Raleigh, N.C.; great – grandchildren, Aeriel Noe, Israel and Reece Harless, Kaylei Dawn Naylor; and his grand-dog, Willie.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Alan Naylor.
The family wishes to make special mention and thanks to Ronnie Stricker, Joe Woda, R.N., of Gentiva, all of the staff of Thomas Memorial Hospital, HealthSouth Rehabilitation in Barboursville, and Hubbard Hospice at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Hafer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Friends and family will be received at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, located at 58 Mt. Pleasant Drive, Elkview, Tuesday, April 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., and one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, April 11, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Lee Swor officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in South Charleston.
Online condolences may be made at www.haferfuneralhome.net.
