City of Smiths Station announces community wide moment of silence in remembrance of Napier family
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The City of Smiths Station continues to mourn the loss of Ami, Jimmy, and Hudson Napier and in remembrance of the deaths, a moment of silence will be held tomorrow.
“It is with our deepest sympathy to announce the tragic loss of a local family.,” Mayor Bubba Copeland said. “The Smiths Station community sends condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones for the tragic loss of the Napiers.”
On the evening of Saturday, August 26, the Napiers of Smiths Station, AL were involved in an auto accident on US 80 East in Phenix City, AL. Jimmy Napier, Jr., Ami Napier, and Hudson Napier did not survive. Their youngest son, Grayson Napier, was airlifted to an Atlanta Hospital and is in critical condition.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with this family and community,” Mayor Copeland added.
The city said Ami was a loving Wife and Mother of two and Jimmy worked at Jordan Vocational High School College and Career
Academy. He was also a coach for Smiths Station Youth Baseball.
His son, Hudson Napier, attended East Smiths Station School and played youth baseball in Smiths Station.
The city has formally announced a community-wide Moment of Silence in remembrance of our citizens on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 1:30 EST.
“The City of Smiths Station’s Park and Recreation Director, Jason Stewert, has recommended citizens to wear their favorite jersey in commemoration of Coach Jimmy Napier, Jr., Ami, and their son Hudson on Tuesday, August 29, 2023,” the city added.
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