David Joseph Champagne

David Joseph Champagne, age 99, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday March 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. David was a native of Theriot and a longtime resident of Houma.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma, La. on Saturday, May 1, 2021 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his daughter, Sylvia (Jim) Mays of Luling, Tx; sons, David (Carolyn) Champagne of Crossville, Tn; Aaron (Debbie) Champagne of Thibodaux, LA and Errol (Jennica) Champagne of Houma, La.; grandchildren, Adam and Rhett Mays, Amber (Paul) Airth, Ross (Ashley) Champagne, Laura (Shawn) LeBlanc; Tara (Jude) LeBlanc; Amanda (Yimin) Shei, Shannon Coyne, Ryan (Carly) Coyne, Job (Marie) Champagne, Jesse (Jessica) Champagne, Jonah (Catherine) Champagne, John (Elizabeth) Champagne, Sarah, James, Joseph, Grace and Noah Champagne; great grandchildren, Fallyn, Rylee, Hope, Jonathan, Joshua, Nathan, Aubrey, Jude, Natalie, Jamin, Noelle, Caleb, Mason, Austin, Adelaide, Jamison, Asa, Jacob, Simon, Julien, Gideon, Remy and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Elsie Mary Champagne; parents, Jean and Eleanor Champagne Champagne; brothers, Irvan (Rosalie), Winston and Hurtis Champagne and great granddaughter, Madeline Champagne.

David was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and was a 3^rd degree Knight of Columbus Member Council 7355. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his family and enjoyed playing pedro with his brothers, children and especially grandchildren. David worked many years as a commercial tire salesman. His integrity, ethical values and great personality made him very successful as a salesman. David enjoyed tending to his yard and taking long walks with his wife. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. David will be missed dearly by his family, but he leaves this world behind to take his final walk with his wife in heaven. He now rests in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.