Melvin Champagne

Melvin Charles Champagne, 74, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houma, LA died Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 22, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM Chauvin Funeral Home. Thursday, December 23, 2010 from 9:00 AM until Service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Sevicces will be Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery. Survived by: Wife: Lynda Hogg Champagne, Houma, LA; Sons: Charles Kevin Champagne and wife Laura, Christopher Stevens Champagne and wife Cindy, Carlin Melvin Champagne and companion Cari Lapeyrouse and Barry Clement Champagne and wife Maria Siblings: Ramona C. Lowe, Glynn "Taz" Champagne, Natalie C. Martin and Cheryl C. Picou 6 Grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Parents: Isreal Clement Champagne and Beatrice Albert Champagne Brothers: Nathan Champagne and Raymond Champagne Sister: Joanna LeBlanc He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Melvin was passionate about sports and enjoyed with great enthusiasm watching Saints and LSU football. Melvin was an all-around sports star during his days at Terrebonne High School- excelling in track, football, baseball and basketball. He had similar success while he was at Hinds Community College, a two year junior college in Raymond, MS. During his tenure, he quarterbacked the 1956 and 1957 football teams- leading the 1957 team to a conference championship and a national ranking with an undefeated 10-0 record and co-national championship. Champagne was also on the Hinds Community College track team and won the 1957 high-jump conference championship in addition to setting out-of-state records in track. He finished his sports career at Southwestern Louisiana University. The Champagne family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Haydel Memorial Hospice for all their help and contributions. He will be missed dearly by family and friends.