Carlton "Poncho" Champagne, Sr.

Carlton John “Poncho” Champagne, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 6:00PM surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was a native and resident of Theriot, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 12:30PM until service time. A Liturgy of the Word will begin following visitation at 2:30 PM.  

Carlton is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Paula Chaisson Champagne; sons, Carlton “Carl” Champagne Jr. and spouse Lisa McGarity Champagne, Paul Michael Champagne; daughters, Shelly Marie Champagne and companion Billy Deroche, Krystal Renee Champagne; grandchildren, Jordan Champagne, Drake Thibodeaux, Dane Thibodeaux, Layla Thibodeaux, and Krystal Champagne; brother, Earl Champagne; sisters, Gladys Voisin, Gloria Thibodeaux, Dorothy Porche, and Audrey Croom. He is also survived by his best buddy, Cody Theriot.

Carlton is prcceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Justine Callahan Champagne; and brothers, Horace Champagne, Eustice Champagne, Roy Champagne, Willard Champagne, and Henry Champagne.

Carlton worked in the oilfield all of his adult life and was a great provider for his family. He had many friends because of the wonderful person he was. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Carlton was a parishoner of St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, LA.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Champagne family.