James J. Napier, Sr.

James J. Napier, Sr., 76, of West Washington Street, was called home to glory on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in New Castle, PA on January 22, 1949, he is the son of the late James A. and Caroline (Johnson) Napier. He is also preceded in death by one son, DeVaughn Napier, one brother, Henry Napier, two sisters, Doretha Napier Moore and Frances Napier, and a great grandson, Damien Jackson. He is survived by a loving wife, Nancy (Hayes) Napier, whom he shared a fruitful life since 1964. He is also survived by four children, Erick Napier and his wife Lisa Gomez Napier of Mesa, AZ, Clarissa Napier of New Castle, PA, James J. Napier, Jr., of Sharon, PA, and Caroline Poland of Cleveland, OH, fourteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, and three great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews whom all adored him.

James was a member of the New Grace Missionary Baptist Church, and he loved the Lord. He worked as an inspector for the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 20 years, prior to that he was a butcher for a number of years and worked as a janitor at Slippery Rock University while he earned his bachelor’s degree in business. He was a true outdoors man. He loved nature and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening, learning and teaching, and passed all his passion onto his on coming generations. James was an amazing father and grandfather, a loving family man who paved the way for so many people in his life. He will truly be missed.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. Funeral services will be celebrated Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Reverend Frank Christian and Reverend Sam Holmes Junior will officiate.