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Walter L. Champion

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Walter L. Champion, 79, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2017, surrounded by family in his daughter Susan's home in Fernandina Beach after a brief illness.

Walter was born April 21, 1937, in Statesboro, Ga., to Mary Morris and Tom W. Champion. He later moved with his family to Palatka and served in the National Guard until he was honorably discharged in 1963. In 1958, Walter moved to Fernandina Beach and worked for the grocery store Pantry Pride for 32 years in various roles, including assistant manager. Walter married Clarice Lee on June 5, 1971, and they enjoyed a loving marriage for 45 years until her passing in 2016. Walter and Clarice were dedicated members of Bible Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach. In his later years, Walter loved to spend time with his beloved dog, Midnight, and now he is most certainly fishing in heaven with his brother David.

Left to honor Walter are two of his brothers, Carl Champion of Palatka, and Harvey Champion of Palatka; his five children, Dennis E. Champion, stepson Jimmy (Eunice) Hickox, Susan (Brian) McCarthy, stepdaughter Margie Hatton and stepdaughter Melba Hendrix; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers, Ernest Champion and David Champion; his sister, Edith Nesmith; his stepdaughter, Marie Evans; and his son-in-law, Jerry Hatton.

A wake was held Thursday, April 20, at Bible Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach. The family will welcome friends at 1 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Bible Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach to celebrate Walter’s life on what would have been his 80th birthday. Graveside services will follow at the Green Pine Cemetery in Yulee. After the interment, the family will welcome everyone back to Bible Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Fernandina Beach.

Green Pine Funeral Home

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