William Napper, Jr. was born at Freeman's Hospital in

Washington, D.C., on July 22, 1952, and departed this life on October

9, 2025. He was the second eldest child of the late William Napper,

Sr. and Helen Napper.

William attended Fairfax County Public Schools and graduated

from Herndon High School in 1972. After graduation, he began

working for Fairfax County Public Schools as a custodian. He later

joined the Fairfax County Government, serving with the Department

of Public Works and Environmental Services for over 40 years

until his passing. William was a devoted Sanitation Transportation

Specialist who took great pride in his work and rarely missed a day.

Affectionately known by many nicknames including "Man,"

"Larry Graham," "Willie," "Bill," "Billy Paul," and "Otis Redding".

William was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed watching

the Dallas Cowboys, wrestling, boxing, drag racing, Lifetime

movies, and classic westerns such as Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, and

Bonanza. He also loved attending car shows and spending time

with his family and friends.

William leaves to cherish his memory his children: Denise

Hogan, William Hogan, Sylvia Roxanne Grooms, Lakisha Hogan,

and Nekisha Hogan; his siblings: Marie Dade (Robert), Mike

Napper, Diane Slade (Charles), Anita Wilkerson (Chester), Sheila

Napper, and Renee Napper; his special cousin and best friend,

Courtney Gibson (Darlene); and a host of grandchildren, extended

family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved companion, Sharon

Grooms, and his brothers, Robert Lee Lansdowne and Larry

"Lumpy" Napper.