Jerry Duane Napier

March 12, 1939 - October 17, 2020

Jerry Duane Napier passed away at the Bailey Center of Community Hospice on October 17, 2020. Jerry was one of three boys born to Fred and Vera Napier on March 12, 1939 in Ottumwa, Iowa. After graduating from Ottumwa High School he went on to earn BA/BS degrees in Geography and Masters work in Urban & Regional Planning & development from the University of Iowa. Jerry served in the USNR with an honorable discharge in 1964. Jerry retired in 1995 after an accomplished career from his start in Columbus, Indiana then relocated to Florida where he worked for the city of Orlando (1966-1985). In 1985 Jerry took a position in St. Johns county as Director of Planning & development then retired from St. Johns county in 1995 he held professional memberships for The American Institute of Planners and The American Society of Planning Officials. Jerry is survived by his brother Richard Napier (Betty Napier) of Mineola, Texas, children; Kimberly Hope Rogers (Paul Kane), Michael Duane Napier both of St. Augustine. Grandchildren; Jonathan (Jody Rogers), Jessica (Christopher Wierzba), Justin Napier and Haley Rae Kane, Great- grandchildren; Layla Crowley, Kayden Rogers and Mareck Wierzba, all of St. Augustine. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Irene Beth Napier, his son, Barry Jon Napier and his brother Ronald (Joanne Napier). Jerry will be laid to rest with his wife and son at Memorial Lutheran Church Columbarium