R. KURTIS CHAMPION, JR.


LOUISBURG – Robert Kurtis Champion Jr., 69, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. Funeral service was Tuesday at Maple Springs Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jennie Champion.

Surviving: wife, Fay Kennedy Champion; sons Kevin (Gina) Champion, Kip (Jenni) Champion, all of Louisburg; and three grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maple Springs Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, 1938 NC 56 Hwy. E., Louisburg, NC 27549 or the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements handled by Strickland Funeral Home and Crematory, Louisburg. www.stricklandfuneralhome.net