TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for CHAMPAGNE, WILLIAM C. 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La.

Died: Monday, March 14, 2016

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CHAMPAGNE, WILLIAM C. 
May 5, 1932 - March 14, 2016

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William "Bill" Champagne, 83, was born on August 5, 1932 and passed away 
peacefully on March 14, 2016. 

He was a native of Luling and resident of Thibodaux.

A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, March 18, 2016 at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux from 8:00 AM until funeral time. A Mass 
of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM 

with burial to follow in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church cemetery in 
Thibodaux.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Josie Gaubert Champagne; children, 
Kevin Champagne ( Tracey), Mitch Champagne ( Natalie), Bridget Nathan 
(Charles), Katherina Hawkins ( David), Celeste Caillouet ( Chad); 
grandchildren, Korey Champagne (Clair), Cristen Larousse (Brandon), Brittany 
Champagne, Brooke Champagne, Spencer Nathan, Jonathon Nathan, Alex Hawkins, 
Michael Hawkins, Cameron Caillouet, Connor Caillouet, and Caroline Caillouet; 3 
great grandchildren, Fletcher Champagne, Frederick Larousse, and William 
Larousse; brothers, Adler Champagne, Kenneth Champagne; sisters, Jeanette 
Nicoley, Margie Butcher, and Mary Ann Lendle, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son, William "Billy" Champagne, Jr.; parents, 
Alcest and Susan Champagne; brothers, Ralph Champagne and Stanley Champagne.
After his retirement from Shell Oil Company, he enjoyed listening to Cajun 
music, dancing with his beloved wife, Josie, and spending time with his family. 
He raised beagles and was an avid rabbit hunter. He was also a member of the 
Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He 
was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be 
greatly missed by his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus Council # 
12060 or Lafourche Home for the Aged, 1002 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301 in 
honor of William Champagne.

Thibodaux Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with handling the funeral 
arrangements.

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