Phillip E Champion

PhillipE. Champion, age 80, lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on August 1, 2013, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis, following an extended illness.
Phillip was born on April 14, 1933, to Paul and Clara (Faulstich) Champion in Elwood.Phillip married Phyllis (Wann) Champion on Aug. 22, 1959.He served his country in the US Navy.Phillip retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1991, after 35 years of service.
Phillip was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and held various offices at the church, Elwood Elks Lodge, enjoyed golf and was an avid Elwood Panther Fan.
Phillip loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.He immensely enjoyed watching all of their sporting and singing events.

Phillip is survived by:
Wife- Phyllis (Wann) Champion
Daughter - Kim & (Mark) Copeland of Plainfield
Son - David Champion of Holland, MI
Daughter- Jill & (Ray) Cook of Elwood
Son- Richard & (Monica) Champion of Noblesville
9 Grandchildren:
Stephen, Katie, and Carrie Copeland
Tiffani and Jordan Champion
Alex and Morgan Cook
Ryan and Carly Champion
2 Brothers - Dr. John & (Jeanette) Champion of Palm Beach, FL andJerry & (Sue) Champion of Elwood

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert Champion, 2 sisters Mary Whitenack and Doris Smith

Visitation will be held Monday, August 05, 2013, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Elks Memorial Service will be at 7:00 PM, at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 11:00 am at the Dunnichay Funeral Home, with Linda E. Philabaun of the First Presbyterian Church officiating.

Burial will take place in the K.of P. and IOOF Cemetery in Frankton with graveside military services by the US Navy & Elwood VFW American Honor Guard.

Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com