James Benny “Jim” Napier, 69, of Columbia, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born November 13, 1955, in Louisville to the late Ben and Ella Faye Fugate Napier.
Jim was a member of Beth Haven Baptist Church in Louisville and regularly attended Columbia Christian Church.
Jim had a career in various forms of media, ranging from radio, print and television as well as a career in truck driving and sales all of which brought him joy. Jim loved spending time playing golf, listening and playing music and his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Marsha Compton Napier; one son, James Richard Napier and his fiancé, Mary Cassandra Scott of Nashville; one sister, Becky Yates (Paul) of Louisville; several other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis officiating with burial in Loy Cemetery
Casket bearers were James Richard Napier, Charlie Hancock, Billy Sexton, Garry Cox, Tony Joe Compton, and Stephen Compton. Honorary casket bearers were Jeff Burton and Keith Greer.
