James Benny “Jim” Napier, 69, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, KY surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 13, 1955 in Louisville, KY 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. He 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 to and playing music, and his family & friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Marsha Compton Napier of Columbia, KY
His son: James Richard Napier & his fiancé, Mary Cassandra Scott of Nashville, TN
1 sister: Becky Yates (Paul) of Louisville, KY
Several other relatives & friends
Funeral Service: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in Columbia, KY with Bro. John Davis officiating
Burial: Loy Cemetery
Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Monday
Casket Bearers: James Richard Napier, Charlie Hancock, Billy Sexton, Garry Cox, Tony Joe Compton, and Stephen Compton
Honorary: Jeff Burton and Keith Greer
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
