Edward ‘Ed’ D. NapierEdward “Ed” D. Napier, resident of Pierceton, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne at the age of 93.
Ed was born on March 4, 1929, to the late Charles and Minnie Napier. On Dec. 7, 1952, he married the love of his life, Joan M. Tucker, who survives.
Ed joined the U.S. Navy in 1947 and proudly served his county as a machinist mate until his honorable discharge in 1952. After he left the Navy, he worked for 30 years at the Dana Corporation (formally Weatherhead) in Syracuse. Ed was a member of the Pierceton United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, American Legion and a former member of the Lion’s Club and parade team. He enjoyed being a Scout Leader for the Syracuse Boy Scouts and participating in multiple eyeglasses mission trips to Mexico. Most of all, Ed loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife of 69 years, Joan Napier, Ed is survived by his children: Leisa (Robert) Evans, Gayle (Don) Myers and Bryan (Julie) Napier; five grandchildren; and four great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Malinda Andrews; sister, Bess Manwaring; and infant brother, Bryan Napier.
Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with Ed’s care. Per the family’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery.
