Billy Joe Napier born December 14, 1948 departed this life on Friday – May 1, 2026 at his residence in Wellington, Kentucky being 77-years old. Billy was born in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of the late Homer AM Napier and the late Zola Napier.  Other than his parents, Billy was also preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Johnson; brother, Ira Couch.

Billy Joe Napier leaves the following relatives to cherish his memory: wife, Debbie Napier; daughter, Lindsey Mia; brothers, Roy Everett Couch, Richmond Couch; sisters, Mary "Marie" Throne, Lorine Music, Peggy Lynn Fields. Also a host of family and friends survive.

Funeral Services for Billy Joe Napier will be conducted on Wednesday – May 6, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home.  The Visitation will be at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11:00 – 1:00 P.M.  The Interment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery located at Hazard, Kentucky.