Thomas Joseph Champagne, Jr.'s Obituary
Thomas Joseph “Sonny” Champagne, Jr. passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009. He was born on January 19, 1923 to the late Thomas J. and Madolin Hodge Champagne and has been a life resident of Covington, LA.
The beloved husband of Hilda Crowe Champagne for 66 years, he is survived by one son, Thomas J. Champagne, III, his wife Erin Sweeney Champagne; one brother, William M. Champagne and one sister, Althea Davis Beaujeaux. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert R. and Justin “Buck” Champagne and his sister, Olive C. Hendry.
Mr. Champagne served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was instrumental in creating a local Civil Air Patrol and owned and operated Champagne's Furniture Store in Covington for 32 years. He was also dedicated parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church and a life member of the Knights of Columbus.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
Visiting hours will begin at 9:00 AM.
Interment will follow services at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
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