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RUTLAND — Darrell "Butter" Napper, 69, Rutland, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in the emergency room of OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital.
Born Sept. 28, 1949, in Rutland, he was the son of the late Dave and Mary Searls Napper. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, a farmer, logger and retired custodian from Ohio University.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Bonnie Welsh Napper; a son, Kenny Napper of Harrisonville; daughter, Bobbi S. (Justin) Workman of Pageville; sisters, Betty (Lonny) Taylor, and Shirley Might; sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Willie) Collins and Sally Welsh; brothers-in-law, Leroy Welsh and Denzil (Barbara) Welsh; many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Chuck, Billy, Raymond, Leonard and Jerry, and sisters Violet, Mary, and Dolly.
Services will be Sunday at 4 p.m. at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, with Rev. David Faulkner officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, 2 p.m. until time of service. Military services will be by Albany VFW Post 9893, and KT Crossen Post 21 American Legion. Cremation will follow services.
Flowers will be accepted or you may make a donation to the funeral home for funeral expenses.
You may sign his register book at www.bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darrell Napper
Alex G
November 13, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)
Lisa
November 11, 2018
What an awesome man! Many thoughts and prayers to all. He always made the world a better place
Nancy Brown
November 9, 2018
Bonnie, so sorry to see this news. Wishing you peace and healing.
Mary Lewis
November 8, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
November 8, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Bonnie. praying for you and the family.
Ed & Ruth Ross Lnacaster OH
Beverly Napper Russell
November 8, 2018
RIP Uncle Butterball. You were the greatest...
Greg Hall
November 8, 2018
We're so sorry for your loss. Butter was a good man and a great friend and neighbor, and I'm sure gonna miss waving at him as he drove by in his pickup or on his tractor. He'd drop anything to help a neighbor out, and I'm sure gonna miss his friendly conversations! Semper Fi, Butter, and RIP.
Teresa Brown
November 7, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Worked with him at Ohio University for years. A good man. Prayers for all.
Lisa Johnson
November 7, 2018
I am so sorry Kenny. I am praying for you and your family!
Jimmy Childers
November 7, 2018
To the Napper family Bonnie, Kenny, and Bobbi. I am so very sorry for your loss! Growing up as your neighbor Butter was also a father figure to me. I remember how comfortable it was to be around him and how he always would put me at ease. I used to love to listen to him play guitar. He was a hard working and down to earth man that will truly be missed.
My condolences. With love Jimmy Childers.
Tonya King
November 7, 2018
So sorry for your loss . He was a great man. Always there to help others. I Always love to listen to his jokes. He will be missed..
YOUR friend , Tonya king
Fly high butter
Kelli Wolfe
November 7, 2018
What I will miss most about Butter is his always ready smile. He had one of the warmest smiles I have ever known. He was genuinely happy and loved his family. He will be missed!
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