Clyde Lawrence Napier (Jot)
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Funeral services for Clyde Lawrence Napier (Jot), 94, Mount Vernon, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, July 29, 2024 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri.
Clyde passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 9:15 am Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri.
He was born February 16, 1930 in Pine Hollow, a rural part of Shannon County, Missouri to William and Grace Napier. Clyde was married to Maxine Foster in 1957. They have lived in West Plains, Springfield, Noel, Republic and Ozark, Missouri. For the last 2 years, Clyde has lived at the Veteran’s Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri. Clyde was inducted into the United States Army in 1951 and served in Korea from 1952 through 1953 and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during his service. Clyde was actively involved in church in many capacities throughout his life. He was known for thinking of others first, serving in many, many ways. Early 2024, Clyde published a book of his life story, “Seventy Wasn’t Enough”. This book highlights his family history, his early years growing up on the farm, military service, marriage and family.
He leaves his sister, Lola Napier, Kansas City, MO; son, Mark Napier and wife, Marijo, Grove, OK; daughter, Shelley Napier, Springfield, MO; one grandson, Bryan Napier and wife, Amy; two granddaughters, Sara Foster and husband, Matt, and Emily Baker and husband, Dustin; one bonus granddaughter, Tonya Logsdon and husband Jacob; eleven great-grandchildren, Dacey, Ashlyn, Alayna, Lincoln, Hannah, Silas, Samuel, Jake, Josh, Jadyn, Jordyn; nieces, Becky Bruner Barnett and husband, Randy; Susan Fox, Leat Stanley, Nawassa Greenwell, Loyah Vannicolo and husband Mike, Liauna Metscher and husband Troy and Nephews Jimmy Brown and wife Earlene, Steve Napier and wife Rita, Jairus Yates and wife Kim, and Preston Yates.
Clyde’s parents William Ashford and Grace Ernestine Napier, wife Maxine (Foster) Napier and siblings Fern Redburn, Laverne Thompson, Billy Napier, Evelyn Napier, Barbara Yates, and nieces Carolyn Trimble and Donnamae Spencer preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Monday, in the Rose Chapel. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Eagles’ Wings Ministries of the Ozarks and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775. Clyde’s book, “Seventy Wasn’t Enough”, may be purchased at this URL https://mixam.com/print-on-demand/663512fc3b903843ba6fd18c
Robert Moore
July 27, 2024 @ 6:43 pm
He was quite a guy with an impressive life.
Sorry for your loss but happy he was with you for 94 years
Shelley
July 30, 2024 @ 11:03 am
Thank you Robert. My Dad, brother Mark and I really enjoyed getting to know you and Lois on our trip to Korea.
Donald Harris
July 29, 2024 @ 2:12 pm
Clyde was very active in the Korean War Veterans Association Ozarks Chapter Springfield Mo.
This was where I met Clyde in the monthly meetings and other activities of the Chapter. I remember the last time I visited him in the Mt Vernon Veterans home his eyesight was very poor. He said, I can’t really see you, but Don I recognize your voice.
He was a good friend and will be missed.
My prayers and condolences go out to his family.
Shelley Napier
July 30, 2024 @ 11:04 am
Thank you Donald. My Dad spoke highly of you. He treasured your friendship.
William Napier
July 29, 2024 @ 3:39 pm
I’ll miss you tons uncle Jot. At least you get to be with family on the other side. Big hugs from little Bill.
Jack Leber
August 4, 2024 @ 1:49 pm
Shelley, sorry to hear about your dad’s death, but he had a nice long life.
My Uncle Bill, also a Korean War Vet, died two years ago at 92 years old. I accompanied him on a trip to Korea in June, 2014, hosted by the Korean Government for a week of ceremonies to commemorate to beginning of the Korean War. It was a great experience. Sounds like the same experience your dad had.