Longtime Crossville media consultant/publisher Don Napier has passed at 74 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.

In addition to being an editor or publisher for various publications, Don has been a staff member of multiple daily or semi-weekly newspapers, and has been a correspondent for larger metropolitan dailies. The main focus of his past 20 years has been advertising and public relations, and he and his wife Natalie were the owners of Napier Media Services, a full-service PR and media relations firm and published the “Crossville Life” magazine.

He is survived by his wife, Natalie (Ingram) Napier; daughters, Lyndi Napier and Laura Napier-Stevens and husband Kyle; brother, Jack Napier and wife Mara; sisters, Betsy Holtam and Husband Merrill: Linda Strong and husband Jerry; and sister-in-law, Pam Napier; brother-in-law Stephen and wife Debbie; brother-in-law Timothy and wife Julie; brother-in-law Michael and wife Angelyn; and brother-in-law Nathan and wife Katie. He is also survived by 24 nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his brother, Bill Napier; sister-in-law, Lindy Ingram; sister-in-law, Melissa Ingram; great-nephew, Sawyer McIntosh and father-and mother-in-law, Burton and Laura Ingram.

Visitation will be held at Crossville Church of Christ on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The funeral service will be conducted at the church on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Fitzgerald Cemetery in Celina, TN on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM.