Mr. Richard Shreve Champion, age 87, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Gunter officiating the service.  The family will receive friends beginning at 12 noon, on Tuesday, at the church.  Mr. Champion will be laid to rest at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Richard was born, in Guilford County, to the late Prichard W. and Frances Minor Champion. He was self-employed, as a painter, here in Greensboro, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.  He enjoyed gardening and cooking his famous biscuits for his family.

Also known as "Papa", he dearly loved each and every one of his children and grandchildren.  He has a heart of gold and was the rock to our family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Ralph Osborne, Jr.; daughter Diane Osborne Hazelwood; great-grandchild Kennedy Nicole Post; brothers Buck Champion and Rex Champion.

He is survived by his loving wife, of sixty-one years, Gladys Champion; children Rick Champion (Betty Ann), Danny Champion (Karen), Tammy Clopton (Fat Boy) David Champion (Tamera) Sandra Garner (Rodney), Christie Champion, and Amy Champion; sisters Geneva Poole and Geraldine Dunn.  Also surviving are twenty-one grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; beloved companion dog Blackie.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bethel Baptist Church 2230 Lees Chapel Rd. Greensboro, NC 27405.

George Brothers Funeral Service is assisting the family of Mr. Champion.

Bethel Baptist Church
2230 Lees Chaple Rd., Greensboro NC 27405