Perry Dewey Champion

Perry Dewey Champion obituary, Rainsville, AL

Perry Dewey Champion

Perry Champion Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Jan. 19, 2026.
Mr. Perry Dewey Champion, age 67, of Dawson, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 5pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Officiating are Bro. Matthew Malone and Bro. Joey Bowman. The family will receive friends from 4pm-5pm, prior to the service, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the funeral home. Cremation services provided by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

**Survivors**

Daughter: Julia (Mitchell) Wiggins

Stepchildren: Jessie Hill, Joseph Hill, Erica Burton (Carl Deering)

Sisters: Sandy (Timothy) Malone, Carolyn (Ricky) Stone, Sue Champion

Former Wife: Sharon Champion

9 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild

Special friends, Jessica and Angelica

**Mr. Champion was preceded in death by his wife: Susan Smith; daughter: Tabitha Burton; parents: Austin & Johnnie Faye Champion; brother: Wesley Champion; sister, Darlene Champion; special friend, Dianne Camp**

Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel

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