October 27, 70, 
Charles Raymond “Champ” Champion, 70, died Friday evening at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. Born in Granville County on September 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Sidney C. Champion and Helen Cash Champion.
A mechanic by trade, Champ owned and operated Champ’s Garage where he spent many hours repairing automobiles. He will be remembered as a generous, hard-working man who would give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need.
The family will receive friends Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a funeral service in the chapel at noon. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
Champ is survived by his wife, Mary Johnson Ashe; daughters, Jamie Champion and Ashley Champion, both of Goldsboro; sons, Jerry Champion and wife, Dorthy of Georgia, Mike Champion and wife, Tricia of Kenly, Tony Champion of Goldsboro, and Sidney Champion and wife, Stacy of Fremont; nine siblings, Howard, Virginia, Donald, Faye, Clifton, Linda, Betsy, Larry, and Steve; seventeen grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Pauline, Erma, and Burley.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.