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Matthew Napier Obituary

NAPIER Matthew Lamar Napier, 24, born in Lima, OH on October 5, 1987; passed away on August 15, 2012. He was a graduate of West Central High School, Class of 2009. He participated in the Hague Living Skills Center Program. A member of Bible Way Assemble New Testament Church. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandfathers John E. Napier and Clarence E. McGriff and grandmother Oler McGriff. He leaves to cherish his memories, his father, Victor Napier; mother, Elnora Napier; step-mother, Bonnie Napier; brothers, Victor Jr., Lamont and Marchion Napier; sisters, Tramaine Beard and Makayla and Mariah Napier; grandmother, Aree Napier; brother-in-law, Temar Beard; sisters-in-law, Audrey and Kim Napier; nephew, Tayvion Beard; niece, Taniya Beard; uncles, aunts and cousins. Memorial service 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at The Holy Ghost Revival Center, 457 Gilbert Street, where the family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the start of service. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2012.

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Kimberly Sanford

August 21, 2012

Brother Victor

You are in our thoughts and prayers and I pray God will strenghen you and your family.

Kim Sanford and Steven Peterson

Nara Abercrombie

August 21, 2012

Elenora, Matthew loves you so very much--you are the light he looked for and he will always be with you. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to spend time with Matthew. He touched my heart and I will miss his earthly presence--knowing all the time he is with God in Heaven. The blessing you can hold onto is that you have not lost Matthew--you know exactly where he is. I will be praying for you and your family.

Troy Lee

August 21, 2012

Lamont, you and your family will be in my prayers through this difficult time. If you need anything you give me a call.

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