James Joseph Napierski

September 9, 1936 - July 25, 2020

On Saturday, July 25, James Napierski, loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at Canterbury on The Lake in Waterford, Michigan at the age of 83. James was born in Pontiac, Michigan on September 9, 1936 to Walter and Cassie (Nowicki) Napierski. After attending high school at Clarkston High School in Clarkston, Michigan, James went into the U. S. Airforce and became an aircraft hydraulic repairman and he received a Good Conduct Medal. Part of his military time was spent during the Korean Conflict Era. After serving in the Airforce, he married Janet Stockwell and raised 3 children, Susan, Edward and Shirley in Houghton Lake, Michigan. James retired from General Motors where his job was working at a car manufacturing plant in Pontiac, Michigan. He loved bowling, fishing, playing pool, working on cars, spending time outdoors and spending time with family. James was preceded in death by his mother (Cassie), father (Walter) former wife Janet, brother-in-laws Truel Wicker and Lester Samuel. He is survived by his 3 sisters – Mildred Napierski, Margaret Wicker and Gertrude Samuel, 3 children – Susan Phelps, Edward (Sandy) Napierski and Shirley Sutherland, grand children – David (Elishia) Hose, Kevin (Nicole) Hose, Jennifer (Scott) Baker, James Hose, Michael Hose, Cody DeRuiter, Dulce Galliher, Nicole Corson, Samantha Corson, Amber (Ryan) Rapp, Hollie (Shaun) Toole, Elizabeth Napierski, Kyle (Katie) Sutherland, Jessica (Bradley) Kaczynski, Adam Sutherland and many great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sun. August 2, 2020 at the Dryer Funeral Home from 3-8 PM (with social distancing guidelines). The funeral service will be held on Mon. August 3, 2020, 11:30 AM at the Dryer Funeral Home with a committal service and military honors at Great Lakes National Cemetery (with social distancing guidelines). www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com