Edward E. Champion

DURHAM Mr. Edward E. Champion, 80 of 5535 Burton Chapel Road, died on Tuesday, October 23, 2012.Mr. Champion was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late AuFice P. Champion and Caroline Evans Champion. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was employed with General Electric of Mebane as a Security Guard. Mr. Champion was a member of New Beginning Ministries of Graham. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Uncle. He was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wallace Champion and James Champion.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Champion; one daughter, Barbara Toney of Mebane; two sisters, Nita Wiggins of Durham and Donna Harp of Mebane; 3 grandchildren,Tina Toney, Chris Riddle and Dane Riddle; 5 great-grandchildren, Brandy Toney, Neil Toney, Nathan Riddle, Malachi Riddle and Luka Riddle and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Chapel, officiated by Pastor Joel Jackson and Pastor Bobby Gallagher. Burial will be in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends on Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home and other times at the home. Flowers are acceptable.