Ray E. Champion, 65, of Columbia, IL, born February 15, 1958 in, East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Mercy South Hospital St. Louis, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Loman and Jo Ann, nee Fligor, Champion; brother, Lloyd Champion; sister, Joyce Jenks.

Surviving are his wife, Sue Champion, nee Powell; children, Brian (Raul Gonzalez) Champion of Arlington Heights, IL and Michelle (Roscoe) Magnuson of Columbia, IL; two grandchildren, Alex and Ashlynn. He was a dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.braunfh.com.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Columbia, IL. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Krenz officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery. Dupo, IL.