Malcom Naylor Obituary (1989 - 2021)

Malcolm Terrell Lamar Naylor, 31, of Baltimore, MD passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Anne Arundel County, MD. Born July 31, 1989 in Martinsburg, WV, he was the beloved son of Robert James Naylor, Jr and Donna Michele (Naylor) Burrell. Throughout his early years, Malcolm "Mally Mal" was an exceptional student, very smart and intelligent. He earned nothing less than an "A" throughout his entire secondary and high school career, while managing sports affiliated with organizations AAU Basketball, Sertoma Basketball, Youth Football, Baseball, and Track, awarding him countless accolades, awards, ribbons, and medals. For several of his youth years, Malcolm was involved with an organization called The Order of the Knights of Pythagoras, a community-based mentoring program composed of youths working under the sponsorship and personal supervision of Prince Hall Masons, Inc, which is dedicated to the Fatherhood of GOD and the Universal Brotherhood of Man. Mother's Day 1999, at age 9, Malcolm turned his life over to the Lord and was later baptized. He was a member of Hope Christian Fellowship Church, where he served on the Transportation Ministry. He graduated from Tuscarora High School in 2007, with Highest Honors, Maryland Scholar, and National Honor Society. In addition to lettering in Wrestling and Cross-Country, he played football for the Titans, scoring the first touchdown in the new school's history. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with a Concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Spanish from Shepherd University in 2013. Malcolm dedicated his time and was devoted to helping others by using his own personal testimony. He was employed by Potomac Healthcare Foundation as a House Manager and Mountain Manor as a Behavioral Healthcare Technician. Both positions catered to young adults 18-26 who are in recovery. He was well loved, respected, a confidant, a friend, and took pride serving in these roles. He is survived by son, Terrell Lamont Naylor; brother, Robert James Burdette (Lindsay); sister, Brianna Michele Naylor; paternal Grandparents, Robert and Elizabeth Naylor, Sr; maternal Grandmother, Phyllis Burrell; maternal Great-Grandmother, Dorothy Walker; friend, Cheyenne Johnson (mother of Terrell); and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal Great-Grandmother, Grace (Thomas) Bowie and maternal Grandfather, Victor Lewis Burrell. The Gary Rollins Funeral Home, in Frederick, MD, will be open for family to receive friends from the hours of 12p-1p on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Visitors will be required to wear face mask, practice social distancing, and follow directives. Family hour will be from 1p-2p. During the time of the family hour, visitors are welcome to come, view and offer their condolences to the family. Visitors are expected to exit the chapel upon the arrival of new guests. This allows more people the opportunity to greet the family without exceeding Covid restriction limitations. At the start of the service time, only those indicated by the family will be permitted to stay. Others may watch the service via live stream through the funeral home website in their vehicles. Upon conclusion of the service, everyone may congregate outside of the funeral home. A Funeral Service will be held for immediate family from 2p-3p with Reverend Ronnie L. Henry and Reverend Dr. Keith Harris officiating.