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Richard Napper Obituary

NAPPER Richard Napper, 73. Sunrise November 19, 1936 Sunset July 28, 2009. Graduate of East High School. U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and retired steel mill laborer. Longtime member of Triedstone Baptist Church where he served in the Angelic Christian Voices and Kitchen Ministry. He loved bowling, fishing, arts and crafts. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilfred and Jean Napper and wife Hazel Napper. Richard is survived by his son, Erin Faulkner; daughters, Adonia Price, Barbara Jeanne Price, Leaster Faulkner and Tara Harvey; brothers, Edward and Ronald Napper; sister, Gayle Blalock and Wanda Kelley; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 12Noon and Funeral at 1 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at Triedstone Baptist Church, 858 E. 3rd Ave. Pastor Victor M. Davis, Eulogist. Arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave. Visit www.MARLANGARY.com to offer condolences to the NAPPER family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 5, 2009.

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Rita Joy Reeb

August 11, 2009

Dear Tara and family...Thinking of you with sympathy in the loss of your Father, Richard Napper. As time helps to ease the pain may your wonderful memories become treasures of your heart. May God's love and comfort surround you and may you feel His peace deep within your heart. Love and Prayers,

Anthony & Daniela Williams and Family

August 7, 2009

Dear Tara and Family -

Our Prayers and Condolences are with you and the family.
Continue to look to God who will strengthen you and keep you.

Patricia Jackson

August 5, 2009

To Adonia Price and family, please accept my deepest condolences to your family at this time. May good memories last forever in your heart of your father. He is at a better place now with peace. If there is anything I may be able to assist your family in at any time, please do not hesitate to let me know. My prayers are with you.

Ginny Young

August 5, 2009

May each of you find comfort & peace during this time of sorrow. But just remember to take time out and look at the good times you were able to spend with him on earth. But as you know when our Father says it's time for us to go to our next resting place there's nothing we can do but celebrate, for your Dad has earned his wings. Stay strong
Love ya
Young Family

Susan and Ervin Neff

August 5, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tara Harvey

August 5, 2009

Dad, I miss you so much already! I know you and mommie are reunited and havin' a blast. We'll all be together one day in that Great Gettin Up Morning!
Love ya,
Your daughter Tara

August 5, 2009

Dear Napper Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Mr. Napper. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Columbus, Ohio

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