Wilburn Champion
November 19, 1922 — August 19, 2011
Wilburn "Bill" Drew Champion Jr, age 88, passed away on August 19, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a long time resident of Boulder City. Bill was born on November 19, 1922 in Ranger, Texas to Wilburn and Mattie Holley Champion. He served in the United States Army as a Radio Operator and a Mechanic and keep in close contact with his fellow service men all his life. Bill enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Las Vegas Country Club. He was a devoted Christian and enjoyed fellowshipping with the members of the church.
Bill is survived by his daughter Valerie Long and her husband Gary and their two children Christian and Samuel of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is preceded in death by his wife Nora whom passed away in 2006. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Boulder City Family Mortuary. www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com