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Thomas Denton Champion

Smithland Jan. 28, 1943 | Oct. 15, 2018
Smithland | Jan. 28, 1943 | Oct. 15, 2018

Thomas (Tommy) Champion, 75, of Smithland, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Champion was born in Paducah, KY on January 28, 1943 to Mr.  & Mrs. Bernie Champion.

Mr. Champion graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School in 1961. He was a Farmer.  He enjoyed hunting, farming, fishing, riding horses, and coaching baseball.  He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Katie Champion; two children, Zack (Brittnie) Champion of Smithland and Tara Lee (Keith) Woodall of Smithland; three grandchildren, Noel Hodge, Autumn Tramble and Laina Champion; one great-grandchild, Nyxxan Hodge; one sister, BernLen “Sally” (Steve) Lovett of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernie and Helen Smith Champion.

Funeral services will be held at Smith Funeral Chapel Thursday, October18, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Nick Forsythe officiating.  Burial will follow at The Champion Family Farm Cemetery.   

Friends may visit the family from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the funeral home.

Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.smithfc.com.


Lindsey Funeral Home

226 N. 4th Street
Paducah, KY 42001
Serving Paducah since 1915

Located in downtown Paducah, 1 block north of US Bank
 

Email : lindseyfh@gmail.com Phone : 270-443-2489