Thomas Hardy Champion

December 4, 1930 - December 16, 2020

Thomas H. Champion, 90, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on December 16, 2020. Thomas was born in Marietta on December 4, 1930. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patsy; daughter, Lisa Johnson; grandson, Paul Johnson; granddaughter, Anna Johnson, along with nephews, Mike, Jeff, and David Grisham and James and John Champion and several cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Lillie Champion; his sister, Mary Frances Grisham; his brother, Jimmy Champion; his son-in-law, Eddie Johnson, and his beloved daughter, Susan Wilson. Thomas graduated from Etowah High School in Etowah, Tennessee, in 1949 and went on to serve as a Sargent in the 278th Infantry. After his service, he became employed by Lockheed Martin Corporation where he retired as a tool planner after 38 years. Thomas was a steadfast family man, and a faithful member of Rose Lane Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a die hard fan of the Atlanta Braves and his Tennessee Volunteers. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Park Cemetery, 410 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, Georgia. Mayes Ward Dobbins is in charge of all arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Must Ministries, P. O. Box 1717, Marietta, GA 30061 or mustministries.org.