[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JOHN W. CHAMPION

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of John W. Champion. John was born July 22, 1961, in Jackson, MS 
to William M. and Annette Champion. He attended Oxford High School, 
playing every sport he could including basketball, baseball and 
football. A die-hard Ole Miss Fan, John was a graduate of The 
University of Mississippi, earning his Bachelor's Degree and law 
degree. Well respected and accomplished in his field, in 1993, he was 
appointed Assistant District Attorney.
  In 2001, John became the District Attorney for the 17th Circuit Court 
District, serving his community with integrity. An avid golfer, his 
idea of a relaxing afternoon was a day spent on the course with good 
friends. John loved Italian food, but enjoyed the meal most when it was 
shared with his family and friends. A family man at heart, he treasured 
any opportunity to spend time with his loved ones. John was preceded in 
death by his father, William M. Champion and his cousin, Dr. Lynn 
Johnston Stavely.
  John is survived by his mother, Annette Johnston Champion of Oxford, 
MS; daughters, Brittney Champion and her wife, Courtney McCullar of 
Senatobia, MS and Kelli Champion of Atlanta, GA; sister, Laura C. Hall 
of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Brittani Champion and Zofia Champion; 
three nieces, Sara Hall, Annette Hall, and Grace Hall; and one nephew, 
Jackson Hall.

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