Charles Rodney Napier

November 26, 1935 — April 2, 2015

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Charles Rodney Napier, age 79 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was originally from Harlan, Kentucky. He retired from Safetran. Charlie was an avid UK Fan, a great poker player, loved people, music and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reece and Fannie Jones Napier; and his siblings.

Mr. Napier is survived by his loving wife of almost 56 years, Shirley Ruth Cook Napier; children, Debby Cook (Ralph), Donna Jetter (Michael), Julie Napier, Melinda Hammond (Eric); grandchildren, Matthew and Cassandra Jetter; great-grandchildren, Anastasia Bell, Elijah Hammond and one to come, Adrian Hammond; best and special friend, Dorothy Buckner; and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral ceremony will be 2pm Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive with visitation there on Monday from 2-8pm and on Tuesday 11am-2pm.

Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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