ST. MARY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: CHAMPAGNE, LYNN JOHN, SR. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538 Died: Thursday, January 29, 2015 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= CHAMPAGNE, LYNN JOHN, SR. January 10, 1952 - January 29, 2015 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2015/sm1501.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lynn John Champagne, Sr., a native and former resident of Franklin and current resident of Sorrel, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63 on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Franklin Foundation Hospital. He had a love of the water and enjoyed fishing, cutting his grass, and telling stories. He was an employee of the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op for the past nine years. His true passion in life though was his grandkids. He will be sorely missed by his family and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Judy Borel Champagne; his children, Lynn John Champagne, Jr., Timothy Hiles, Sr., David Wayne Champagne, Jeff Hiles, Keeley Higgins, and Ricky Champagne, Sr.; three brothers, Bill Champagne, Mike Champagne, and Keith Champagne; two sisters, Evelyn Derouen and Paula Derouen; numerous grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sterling Champagne, Sr. and Anna Robicheaux Champagne; one brother, Sterling Champagne, Jr.; an infant sister, Sharon Champagne; as well as two grandchildren. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date, celebrating the life of Mr. Lynn. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA ===================