September 15, 1947 – May 31, 2026
Nickie “Nick” L. Napier, 78, of Bedford, passed away peacefully at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on May 31, 2026.
Born September 15, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia, he was the son of Robert L. Napier, Sr., and Lessie Mills Smith. He married his wife, the former Donna Arthur, on April 14, 1973, and she preceded him in death.
Nick was a US Air Force Veteran. He was also a retired electronics technician from NSWC Crane, where he worked for 41 years. He graduated from Wayne High School in West Virginia and attended West Virginia University.
Nick was a member of Tulip Street Christian Church and enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s activities and woodworking.
Surviving to cherish Nick’s memory are his daughter, DeAndrea (Jackson) Sargent, and son, Chris (Amy) Napier; five grandchildren, Aunaka Wasil, Simeon Wasil, Jack Sargent, Landon (Katie Miller) Napier, and Grace Napier; great-granddaughter, Raylynn Napier; sisters, Rosemary (Greg) Stanley, Nichole (Gary) Kurdelski, and Robin (Adam) Bougher; brother, Robert Napier; along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Napier, Sr., and Lessie (Mills) Smith; and his
wife, Donna.
Visitation will be on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel
of Thorne Family Funeral Homes of Bedford.
Instead of flowers and gifts, the family requests donations be made in Nick’s memory to the Students’ Fund of Hope.
The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to care for Nick
and his family during this difficult time.
Condolences and memories may be shared and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
