Jimmy Napier, born June 23, 1952 in Beverly, Kentucky. He was the son of Mable Morgan Rice and the late Arthur Napier. He departed this life on Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Oak Tree Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. Jimmy was 58 years, 08 months and 21 days of age and was residing at Stinnett, Kentucky at the time of his passing. He was a life long resident of Leslie County and by occupation was a retired surface miner. He was of the holiness faith and he enjoyed going to church and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father: Arthur Napier, step-father: Charles Lindburgh Rice and two brothers: Darrell Napier and Lonnie Napier. Jimmy leaves the following relatives surviving: His beloved mother: Mabel Morgan Rice, his loving and devoted wife: Linda Napier and to their union was born two children. One son: James C. Napier and one daughter: Marissa Napier Rice & Husband Terry. Three brothers survive: Pearl Napier, Dwayne Napier & wife Joan and Rick Napier & wife Lisa. One sister: Patricia Osborne & husband Gary. Six grandchildren: Morgan & Jacob Rice, Corey, Paris, Madison and Conner Napier. A host uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive his passing.