James Paul Champagne

1923 - 2016  (92 years)

• Name	James Paul Champagne
  Born	26 Oct 1923	Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	12 Aug 2016	West Lake, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, USA
  Person ID	I592	Thomassee Genealogy
  Last Modified	21 Oct 2020

  
  

  Father	James Oleus Champagne,   b. 23 Sep 1900,   d. 17 Mar 1975  (Age 74 years)
  Mother	Agnes Barbara "Aggie" Fabacher,   b. 13 May 1898, New Orleans, Louisiana ,   d. 9 Apr 1988, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA  (Age 89 years)
  Married	14 Dec 1921	New Orleans, Louisiana
  Family ID	F418	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rita Sybil "Chic" LeDoux,   b. 13 Sep 1927, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA ,   d. 20 Jul 2010, West Lake, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana  (Age 82 years)
  Married	2 Feb 1947
  Children	1. L. Champagne   2. P. Champagne   3. C.L. Champagne
  Last Modified	11 Oct 2020
  Family ID	F47	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  James Paul Champagne OCTOBER 26, 1923 – AUGUST 12, 2016 Obituary of James Paul Champagne James P. Champagne, 92, of Westlake passed away August 12, 2016 peacefully at his home. He was born in Breaux Bridge, LA in 1923 to the late Paul and Agnes (nee. Fabacher) Champagne. He graduated high school in 1941 and went on to proudly serve in the United States Army in the 1549th Army Corps of Engineers in the Pacific Theatre. Upon returning to the United States he met the love of his life Rita Sybil “Chic” LeDoux. James was an avid gardener and could often be found in his garden growing a variety of vegetables, especially tomatoes. He retired from Conoco in 1986 and traveled with “Chic” and attended every 1549th reunion they could. At 62 he learned to play tennis and played competitively until he was 81. He was an active member of St John Bosco Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5755. He served as an Alderman with the city of Westlake and was proud of all that was accomplished during that time. He was a true family man and had a tremendous love for all of them and welcomed each new baby with all the love in his heart. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years; Rita Sybil “Chic” Champagne and daughter in law; Cindy Champagne. He is survived by his daughter; Loretta (Peter) Daigle, sons; Paul (Susan) Champagne and Charlie Champagne, grandsons; Larry (Rebecca) Abshire, Scott (Tammy) Abshire, Aaron (Kelly) Champagne, Jacob (Katie) Champagne and Brandon (Laci) Champagne and 9 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Family will receive friends Monday, August 15, 2016 from 5-8:00 pm at Hixson Funeral Home in Westlake, resuming Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm at St John Bosco Catholic Church. Rosary to be Monday at 6:00 at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors to take place at Westlake Memorial Park following Services. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com