Eugene Napier of Stinnett, Kentucky was born May 15, 1934 in Beverly, Kentucky, one of ten children, to the late Willie and Millie Napier. 

Eugene lived a full life, a life of love, hard work, and dedication to those he loved.  He knew what hard work was all about, starting at a young age.  Freshly out of school, Eugene went to work in Dayton, OH building homes for many years.  Through this work brought forth a skillset that would help him throughout his life.  He later went to work for Maran Materials, where Eugene gave 13 years of service to the company.  Eugene finished his career with the Leslie County Board of Education, where he retired after 13 years.   

A man of faith, Eugene loved the Lord and loved to use his talents of singing and playing the guitar to serve Him.  He was a beloved member of the Stinnett Gap Church of God at Stinnett, Kentucky where he enjoyed attending.  

Eugene enjoyed being outside and working in his garden, as well as playing music, and spending time with his family and friends.

He departed this life on Tuesday, October 20 2026 at the age of 92.

In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his siblings - Howard, Orvil, Leonard, and Curtis Napier; a brother lost at war - Edgar Napier; Mae Napier (Infant), Edith Morgan, and Louis Smith;  father-in-law & mother-in-law - Lee and Callie Smith Hacker;  brothers-in-law - Riley and Bradley Hacker; sisters-in-law - Helen Burns, Rosenell Roberts, Margaret Yates, Mae Gray, and Faye Bowling.

Left behind to carry his legacy - his loving & devoted wife - Anna Ruth Napier, to whom he wed on July 29, 1965 at Jack's Creek, KY; one sister - Ethel Collett of Tazwell, TN; A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive his passing. 

The funeral service to commemorate the life of Eugene Napier will he held at 1p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Stinnett Gap Church of God at Stinnett, KY.  Geoffrey Roberts, James Bowling, Jr., and Fred Disney will preside. 

Interment will follow in the Hacker Cemetery (Knoblick) - Stinnett, KY with Tyler Helton, Travis Hacker, Chris Barrett, Ira Barrett, Gary Morgan, Gabriel Morgan, and Patrick Wacholtz serving as pallbearers.

Friends and family may gather for visitation after 6p.m. - Friday evening at the Stinnett Gap Church of God.

Arrangements are being handled carefully under the direction of Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home