Jackie Harold Napper (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Jackie Harold Napper, son of Reuben and Isabelle Napper, was born April 17, 1932, in Grafton, North Dakota. He departed this life Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in Lebanon North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-seven years, six months, and twenty-six days.
On November 15, 1955, he was united in marriage to Leota May Jennings, and this union was blessed with two sons. Leota passed away on August 13, 2009.
He later married Patsy J. Lowery and they shared the last several years.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jack Napper; a granddaughter, Jacqueline; two brothers, Gerald Napper, and Donald Napper, and his wife, Jackie; and a sister, Berniece Lowland.
Jackie is survived by his wife, Patsy of the home; a son, Roger Napper, and his wife, Mary, of Lebanon, Missouri; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Napper, of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Bob Napper, and his wife, Mary Ann, of Mesquite, Nevada; a sister, Delores Edwards, of the State of California; three sisters-in-law, Mary Parsons, of Lebanon, Missouri, Donita Reid, of Willard, Missouri, and Roena Jennings, of Kansas City, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was born and raised in North Dakota, and then joined the military at the age of seventeen. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army in a career that spanned twenty-two years. He served in the Korean War era and was stationed in Germany and Switzerland. He retired with the rank of Master Sergeant in 1971. He and Leota then moved to Lebanon and made their home. Jackie enjoyed helping his son, Roger, in the operation of his car business and could often be seen at the car lot.
Jackie was a member of Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church of God in Lebanon.
In his spare time he enjoyed traveling and also liked to go camping. He had a fondness for old cars and liked going to antique car shows. When Leota’s health began to fail, Jackie became a dedicated caregiver to her. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jackie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered for his Patriotic spirit and friendliness.
Memorial donations to Regional Hospice may be made through the funeral home.
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