Donald James "Pot-Hooks" Napier

Donald James “Pot-hooks” Napier, 73, of Esmont passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at his residence.

Born August 24, 1951 in Virginia he was a son of the late Alfred Napier and Ruby Jane Evans Napier.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Michael Craig; his brothers, Jerry Michael Napier, Tracey Allen “Booboo” Napier, and Leonard M. “Lenny” Napier and his grandson, Devin James Wilkerson.

He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Lynn Napier of Shipman; his step-children, Troy Allen Martin of Lovingston and Kimberly Paige Martin of Arrington; his grandchildren, Brandy Marie Wilkerson, a very special grandson, Robert Kent “R.J.” Wilkerson, Ashley Dawn Wilkerson, and Andrew Scott Wilkerson all of Schuyler, Anthony K. Martin of Indianapolis and Holly Amber Martin of Lovingston; great-grandchildren, Shane Redford Goins, Jr. of Buckingham and Ryker Lance Wilkerson of Lynchburg as well as many more grandkids.

He is also survived by his ex-wife Anne Martin Napier, four brothers; Tony Napier, Leroy Napier, Wayne Napier, Carl Napier, and two special friends, Joan Palmer of Schuyler and Laura M. DeBilzan of Buckingham.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Schuyler Baptist Church with Pastor Glenn Phillips officiating.

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