Hubert "Champ"

Champion, Jr.

Mr. Hubert Champion, Jr., also known as "Champ" was born on July 16, 1941, in Griffin, Georgia, as the oldest son and third child to the late Hubert Champion, Sr., and the late Arwillow Crafter Champion. He departed this life on May 26, 2025. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Annie Champion, and Lottie Champion Burnette; his brothers, Isaiah Champion, Theodore Champion, Freddie Champion and Robert Brown.

Hubert dedicated his life to Christ at an early age and was member of St. Phillip AME Church in Griffin, Georgia, where he served faithfully as a devoted member.

Hubert was a graduate of Fairmont High School Class of 1960. He also graduated from Griffin Technical School with a diploma in Small Engine Repair. He started his professional career at United Cotton Goods in Griffin, Georgia. He then moved to Eastern Airlines in Atlanta, Georgia, where he remained a faithful employee until the company disbanded. He later retired from Georgia State Department of Corrections in Jackson, Georgia and Home Depot of Griffin.

Hubert was a dedicated member of the Griffin Masonic Lodge. He embodied a loving personality and spread his charm and warm spirit everywhere he went. He was able to light any room he entered with his smile and humorous demeanor. He was a Christian man with strong work ethic, who enjoyed reading his Bible, spending time with his family, and staying active.

Mr. Hubert Champion, Jr., leaves to cherish precious memories with his wife, Linda Champion; a son, Rodney (Ruby) Hollis of Griffin, Georgia; a daughter, Huberlyn (Lucien) Wallace of Locust Grove, Georgia; a sister, Gloria (James) Humphrey, and a brother, Shedrick (Valerie) Champion. Hubert also had several grandchildren, great grandchildren, godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Saturday, may 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Phillip AME Church. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Robert L. Johnson, III, is the Pastor and Eulogist.