Donald Ray “Carlo” Napier

  Donald Ray “Carlo” Napier, widower of Debra Sue Dunaway Napier and son of the late Paniel and Gertrude Hogan Napier was born in Oneida, Kentucky on May 7, 1953 and departed this life in Jackson, Kentucky on August 30, 2024 at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 23 days. He was an employee of Rising Sun Developing for many years, working his way up to Construction Superintendent. He attended the Beattyville Church of the Nazarene. 

    He is survived by one son, Donald Ray Napier, Jr. and wife Tiffany; two grandsons, Donald Ray Napier III and Joseph Ryan Napier; his brothers and sister, Jimmy Napier (Dedra Bowman), Phyllis Spencer, and Ronnie Napier (Teresa) all of Beattyville, Kentucky; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

   In addition to his wife Debra and parents, Paniel and Gertrude, he was preceded in death by a son, Brandon Lee Napier; brothers and sisters, Chester Clay, Carolyn, Kenny, John, and Gerald Napier and Ida Coomer; his mother and father-in-law, Walter and Billie Katherine Dunaway; and one nephew, James Leroy Napier.

   Pallbearers include Jason Akers, Shane Carpenter, Donald Ray Napier III, Joseph Napier, Donald Napier, Jr., Jeremy, Scottie, and Shawn Napier. Honorary pallbearers are Josh, Danny, Eddie, Alan, Greg, Donnie, David, and Roger Hogan.

   Services held Sept. 3rd, 2024 at Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville. Burial; Rock of Ages Cemetery of Lee Co. Newnam in charge of arrangements.