Keith Champion

Keith Champion obituary, Louisburg, NC

Keith Champion

Keith Champion Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lancaster Funeral & Cremation Services - Louisburg Chapel on Jul. 28, 2022.

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Durwood Keith Champion, 66, of Louisburg passed away July 11, 2022 UNC Chapel Hill. Born on April 7, 1956 to Marie Murray Poole and the late Walter Edward Champion, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lonnie Haywood Champion, Jeffery Champion and Michael Earl Champion. Keith enjoyed fishing and worked most of his life logging until he moved to Mississippi.
A memorial service and burial at Murray Pernell family cemetery will be held at a later date. Flowers and visitors will be accepted at the home of Marie Poole, 2519 Seven Paths Road, Louisburg, NC 27549.
He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Shugart (Deane) of Melbourne, FL, son, Nicholas Champion (Ashley) of Palm Bay, FL, brother, Walter Edward Champion, Jr. of Pittsboro, sisters, Ivy Ayscue (James Carrol) of Louisburg, Kim Ayscue (Steve) of Castalia, Robin Martin (Bobby) of Louisburg, Carolyn Tharrington (Sherwood) of Louisburg and Jerri Champion of Louisburg, grandchildren, Rusty, Kaylee, Derris, Aubrey, Melanie, Zoey, Nicholas, Hannah, Christian and Aaron, great grandchild, Bryson and many nieces and nephews.
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