Bobbie Franklin Napier, Sr.

Bobbie Franklin Napier, Sr., 87, of Lovingston passed away November 17, 2024. 

He was born at home in Massies Mill, VA on August 7, 1937 a son of the late William Franklin Napier and Bertie Evans Napier. 

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Napier; one son, Bobbie Franklin Napier Jr.; two grandchildren, Stacy Lynn Napier and Marshall Franklin Napier; one great grandchild, George William Napier III.; prior wife, Harriet "Tepe" Davis; one brother, James Napier; two sisters, Frances Martin, Rachael Babcock, and Bettie Thacker who was raised as a sister. 

Left to cherish his memory are his children, George William Napier (Linda), Michael Scott Napier, Sr. (Janet), George Cheape (Holly), and Allison Cheape McGarry (Todd); his grandchildren, George William Napier II (Tara), Cristi Massie (Jason), Joe Napier (Erin), Michael Scott Napier, Jr., Christina Druen, Andrew Cheape (Noel),Nicholas McGarry (Taylor), KatieTaylor (Jonathan), Ashby Cheape, Sarah Meredith (Dashawn), Ainsley McGarry (Jay), Anna Cheape, Bobby Cheape, and Leanne Moyer (Charles); his great grandchildren, Jordyn, Jacob, Jackson, Harrison, Reagan, Camden, Marshall Aiden, Easton, Lane, Everli, Tatum, Emmett, Charlotte, Mallory, Mason, Luke, Aidan , David, Kai, Moana, and Evelyn; one sister, Helen Thomas of North Carolina & numerous nieces, nephews, and great friends. 

 His first job was laying tracks for the Blue Ridge Railway where his father was the Engineer and his Uncle Parker was the conductor. He realized early this was not for him. He had his own dump truck for a while, worked at Harvestore, Blue Buckle, American Cyanamid, and Nelson County Schools as Director of Transportation for 28 years. After retiring he worked part time as an EMS dispatcher for Nelson County. His greatest achievement and where he spent most of his free time was with the Rescue Squad. He was one of the founding fathers of Roseland Rescue Squad. 

He and his wife Charlotte spent uncountable hours helping their community with Roseland Rescue and with Nelson Rescue. It was their passion and their joy. He taught many CPR classes,

First Aid and EMT classes. They both became paramedics before their volunteering ended. He spent many months doing rescue and recovery during and after the flood of 1969. He and his late wife Charlotte touched many lives and were touched by many lives as well. Through the course of his 87 years on this earth he was definitely a great person, friend and role model to his family and to his community. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston with Dr. Todd Peck officiating. Interment will follow in Jonesboro Cemetery, Roseland.

Small meal provided at Roseland Rescue Squad at approximately 4:30 pm. 

Family night will be from 6-8 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Roseland Rescue Squad P.O. Box 39, Roseland, Virginia 22967.

Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston (434-263-4097).