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He was born in Black Mountain, KY on September 26, 1943, to the late Breazil and Irene Hobman Napier.
Larry was a Retired U.S.M.C. First Sergeant.
Survivors include: his spouse: Lisa Bastin Napier, one son: Darryl and (Julia) Napier of Middleburg, one daughter: Pamela and (Jeff) Wade of Lancaster, KY, three grandchildren: Amber and (Justin) Rawlings, Theodore and (Airel) Wade and Dr. Candace Chumbley, seven great grandchildren: Julious Tre' Berry, Elliott Lappin, Quora Lappin, Tylen Rawlings, Able Rawlings, Denver Jardon and Cillian Wade, three brothers: Jimmy Boudalis of Chicago, IL, Herbie Napier of Junction City, KY and Jeffrey Napier of Schaumburg, IL, special and loyal family member: Kimberly Clem of Harlan, KY.
Preceding him in death besides his parents was three brothers: Grant, David and Anthony.
Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. Wednesday February 26th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held 7:00 P.M. Wednesday February 26th, 2025, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dwight Bastin officiating. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday February 27th, 2025 at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Burial will be in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Marine Corp. Honor Guard.
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Robert Rivera
June 21, 2025
Robert Rivera again, he used to call our rifles "smoke poles" in boot camp Platoon 1149 1970 and sometimes called us "Snakes" I'll never forget you Sgt Napier
Leonard Rodriguez
June 18, 2025
I just learned of Larry's passing through Danny Smith on the Together We Served web site today. Larry was my Drill Instructor from May thru July of 1968, Platoon 191. Larry served with Delta Company 7th Marine Infantry Regiment, I also served the 7th Marines but at a later date. I came into contact with Larry in 2008 through Danny Smith. I had a deep
respect for him and would have followed him anywhere.
REST IN PEACE Larry....a True Warrior and friend.
Robert Rivera
June 15, 2025
I have already posted about Larry a couple of days ago but would like to add we both served with Mike 3/9 in Okinawa, 1971-72, don't remember if he remembered me but when I told him he was my DI he said we were the worst platoon he ever put through, we both had a good laugh, he was a damn fine Marine
Robert Rivera
June 13, 2025
He was my DI platoon 1149 SD 1970, Rest in peace my brother
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Danny Trent SMITH
April 7, 2025
1st Sgt. Larry NAPIER & I served together on the I&I Staff, Military Police Company, USMC Reserve in Lexington, Ky. Larry was a Drill Instructor at MCRD San Diego, Ca. when I was going thru boot camp, although he was not my D.I. Years later he was my 1st Sgt. He taught me a lot, just as we taught the Marines in our reserve unit. Larry led by example and he led from the front. I'm proud to have known him and to have served with him. After we retired, I visited with him and Lisa at their home and before I headed back Arizona Larry gave me a Challenge Coin of Delta Company 1st Bn. 7th Marines, the unit that he served with in Vietnam. The Coin sits on my top shelf, just as my memory of The Marine that gave it to me. We will meet again on "The High Ground" Semper Fidelis. Dan. T. SMITH MSgt. USMC Ret.
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