John DuBose Naill Jr
Aug 3, 1924 - Dec 17th, 2022- Birth Date: Aug 3, 1924
- Death Date: Dec 17, 2022
- Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: John DuBose Naill Jr., 98, passed away at home December 17, 2022.
John was raised on the family farm at Biscoe. A graduate of West Point, he served as an enlisted man, infantry company commander and general’s aide during World War II and the Korean War.
After returning to the farm, his family was chosen 1965 Prairie County Farm Family of the Year. Elected by his farmer peers, he served many years on the County ASCS Committee and as Farm Bureau President. For many years, he was elected to and served on the County Agricultural Conservation and Stabilization Committee. Active in conservation and farm credit, he served at local, state and national levels. Appointed to the Federal Farm Credit Board by President Carter, he served a year as chairman.
Active in later life, he was a licensed Episcopal Lay Reader. He was a Brinkley Rotary Club Paul Harris awardee, private pilot, professional wedding photographer, published cartoonist, Caribbean scuba diver, senior tennis player, and a tap dancer with his wife Sally’s popular adult performing group.
John was preceded in death by Mary Ann, his wife of 39 years; son Bill, and grandson Ran. He is survived by his wife, Sally. He is also survived by his son John III (Laura Connaway); daughter Rebecca Reagan; daughter-in-law Jacqeline Crenwelge Naill; granddaughters Molly Turner, and Katherine Pares (Michael); and great grandchildren Bee, Zev, Julen and Rafael.
John will be interred in the family plot at the Biscoe Cemetery. John's family would like to thank Baptist Health Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Baptist Health Hospice, baptisthealthfoundation.org/donate. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com
Words can't express how much Warner and I loved John. We have such fond memories of spending our special occasions with you both. He was such a wonderful man, a "One in a Million"! Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.
Jan and Warner
Our sweet friend from The Little Rock Ski Club years ago. What wonderful memories I hold in my heart of Wayne and I stopping by your place in Biscoe on our way either to or from my hometown in Phillips County!
Reading your Dad’s Obituary, he and Wayne were from the same generation and cut from the same cloth weren’t they? Maybe now, they can also meet and share Heaven together !
Cathy Harris
I am so sorry to read about John. He was a wonderful man and I thought the world of him. I lost Mother July 13, 2022. She was 96. I hope we can get together soon to catch up. I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Ann Biggers