John C. Napier, III, 56, of Chillicothe, passed at 1:47 a.m. Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his residence unexpectedly.
He was born October 15, 1965, in Elyria, Ohio, to John C. Jr. and Wilma Jean Rich Napier.
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Surviving are his children, Jessica Napier, of Piketon, Josh Napier and his fiancee, Sara Mossbarger, of Waverly and Alyssa Baker-Napier, of Dunlap, TN; grandchildren, Laila, Hopelyn, Sterling, Amelia, Jaxon, Josiah; sisters, Patricia (David) Spriggs, of Chillicothe and Christina (Billy) Riffe, of Chillicothe; a brother, Christopher (Dawnann) Napier, of Piketon; former wife and mother of his children, Jae Stanley, of Piketon; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Wilma Jean Napier; a grandson, Elias Jude Martin; maternal grandparents, Jesse and Virtie Bilbury Rich; and paternal grandparents, John C. and Pearlene Mullen Napier.
John would do anything to help anyone out. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.
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