Nickie L. "Nick" 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 is his daughter, DeAndrea (Jackson) Sargent; 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 4:00pm to 7:00pm, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes of Bedford.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests donations be made to Student's Fund of Hope in honor of Nick Napier.

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.