Billy Ray Champion's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2023 in Charleston, Mississippi

Billy Ray Champion

March 15, 1940 - June 17, 2023 (83 years old)

Charleston, Mississippi

Billy Ray Champion's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2023 in Charleston, Mississippi

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Billy Ray Champion

March 15, 1940 - June 17, 2023 (83 years old)

Charleston, Mississippi

Billy Ray Champion Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Billy Ray Champion of Charleston, Mississippi, who passed away on June 17, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Henry Champion and Anthia Agnes Bonds Champion; and his siblings, Edith Ilene Champion, Eugene Victor "Gene" Champion, Charles H. Champion, Geneva Champion Brunson of Earnest Clifton, Owen Perkins Champion, Hazel Champion Beavers and John Powell Champion.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Marter Champion; his daughters, Vicki Champion Fennell (Kelly) and Karen Champion; his grandchildren, Kelsie Tribble (Martin), Karlie Morgan (James), Anna Farmer (Brett), Meagan Cook (Raines), Maggie Noah Rowland (Avery) and Luke Champion Noah (Faith); his great grandchildren, Mary Hiram, Caroline Morgan, Louis, Jane Tribble, Hayes Cook and John Ryker Farmer; and his sisters, Helen Champion Davis (Charles) and Nell Champion Mann.

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June 20

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First Baptist Church
178 George Payne Cossar Blvd, Charleston, MS 38921

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June 20

Funeral service

First Baptist Church
178 George Payne Cossar Blvd, Charleston, MS 38921

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