Jared Napper (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Jared Dwight Napper was born November 6, 1988 to Roger and Mary Myers Napper in Lebanon, Missouri. He passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident in Branson, Missouri.
He was born and raised in Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon High School in 2007. Following graduation, Jared joined his father in the automotive business, buying and selling cars.
Jared loved being a father and was co-parenting with Bentley’s mom, Kaytlyn Dieman. Jared enjoyed soaking up every moment of watching his son grow in knowledge and personality.
Jared was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Leota Napper and Jim and Alberta Myers and his uncle, Jack Napper, Jr.
He is survived by his son, Bentley; his parents, Roger and Mary Napper; his siblings, Kimberly Bailey and her husband Nicholas and Josh Napper and his significant other Shelby Oliver; his niece, Zoe Bailey and nephew, Luke Bailey; and his new friends at Bloom Church in Branson.
Jared loved the Lord and loved to worship his Lord and Savior. He had been active at First Baptist Church in Lebanon and after moving to Branson, was attending Bloom Church.
He liked playing video games, basketball and baseball. He was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed fishing. His family felt like Jared had been the happiest he had been in a long time these past four months.
Jared was a car guy and had a love and appreciation for many cars, his favorite being the Dodge Viper. Although he never owned one, it was his dream car.
While Jared is gone from this earth much too soon, his family and friends are grateful for the wonderful memories they made with him and will cherish his memory for years to come.
Service for Jared Napper will be Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Rose Memorial Park.
A memorial to his son, Bentley Napper, has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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