Obituary of Na' Pier S Richmond

Na’Pier Simone Richmond was born January 29th,1967 to the union of Nathaniel Richmond and Brenda J. Richmond in St. Louis, Missouri. Na was the third of five children. Na’ Pier (AKA) Na, was educated in the St. Louis Public School System and obtained his G.E.D. Na was very intelligent and talented and later went on to attend Ranken Technical College and studied automotive. Na was your typical kid, he loved outdoors, and he was adventurous, mischievous at times, and happy go lucky. During Na’s teenage years he and his brother Lamorne, both boxed for Matthew Dickeys Boys Club. After boxing Na took up karate and earned a green belt, he was two belts away from a black belt (Karate Kid). Na later met Felitia Smith, they married on July 15th, 2006. Na loved hanging out with family and friends and loved spoiling kids with candy & junk food. He was a softie when it came to kids. Na knew and loved GOD. He was kindhearted, loving, hopeful, high spirited, charming and full of life. Na was admired and adored by many, not to mention he was easy on the eyes. You could always catch Na smiling or laughing, and innocently showing off his dimples. Na’s laughter was very distinctive, one could recognize it from a far. Na was employed at Weismann Theatrical Supply Company for eleven years, he worked in various positions, including operating a forklift. He enjoyed his job and made many friends. Na enjoyed concerts, listening to music, watching movies, attending baseball games, and simply stepping out on the town. Na took pride in his appearance and could get clean as the board of health. Na’Pier leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife Felitia Richmond; two daughters, Sha’Pier McDavis (Ryan) and Sha’Nell Richmond; four stepchildren, Amani Smith, Dwayne Blakley Jr., Dejuan Blakley and William Blakley; Parents Nathaniel and Brenda Richmond; sister, Pleshette N. Richmond; brothers, Lamorne A. Richmond (Tracy), Daquan K. Richmond (Jennifer) and Ramel A. Richmond; two sister-in-laws Abralyn Smith and Evangeline Smith; eleven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family and friends.