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ELLIS NAPIER Obituary
ELLIS STANLEY "STAN" NAPIER, 64, of Barboursville, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2016, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Patrick Ryan. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. He was born November 11, 1951, in Lincoln County, a son of the late Ellis Harold and Ova Cremeans Napier. He was a retired employee of Cabell County Board of Education with 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Napier. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy Porterfield Napier; two sons, Michael Ellis Napier of Huntington and Jonathan Michael Napier of Barboursville; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Elmer Endicott of Salt Rock; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Charlotte Napier of Frazeysburg, Ohio, Debbie Napier of Scott Depot; two granddaughters, Lakyn and Kinley Napier; aunt and uncle, Mary and Jim Arnold of Milton; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Stan will be greatly missed by his family and friends Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, Box 464, Huntington, WV 25701 or Kuhn Memorial Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 222, Barboursville, WV 25504.
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Billie Talbott
September 28, 2016
Judy I am so sad to hear about Stan. He was such a sweet man. I feel like I became part of the family in the last few months. I wish that I could've been there to honor his life at his service.
Teresa Scarberry
September 26, 2016
Judy, we are very sad to hear of Stan's passing. He will be missed by many. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Cook
September 23, 2016
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of Stan's passing. He has been a friend for many years. It breaks my heart for him to leave at so young an age. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
John and Bonnie Lewis
September 23, 2016
Stan was a kind and caring man. We are so sorry for you loss, and only a call away if you need us. God bless you always and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eula
September 22, 2016
To the Napier Family, you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God give you the needed strength to endure, during this very trying time. We will carry you in our heart, thoughts and prayers. 1 Corinthians 10:13)
Lynne and Marty Murphy
September 22, 2016
Judy Marty and I are so sorry for your loss. Stan was a very good man and I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Nancy Johnstone
September 22, 2016
Stan was one of the finest men I have ever known. He was a wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Judy and family.
Jeannie Adkins
September 22, 2016
Judy: I am so sorry to hear this. May you walk this life in peace and comfort knowing the love you had for each other. 45 years of marriage, as God intended. I have a feeling he has buddies like Jimmy planning a car show in heaven. Shine on boys, you will never be forgotten. Jeannie & Eugene.
September 22, 2016
Dear Napier family, very sorry to hear about Stan . We are sending our deepest condolences.
The Shade Family
September 22, 2016
To the Napier family, my sincere condolences. I haven't seen Stanley for many years but I remember him and his family.
Judy Cremeans Pence
L V
September 22, 2016
My condolences to the Napier family.May you find much comfort in Gods word. Matthew 5:4
Bill Napier
September 22, 2016
We are so sorry of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Wendell Adkins
September 22, 2016
Our most sincere condolences to the Family our hearts and prayers are with you
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