Ronald Champagne, 77

Born on April 21, 1929 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he was an entrepreneur and a Catholic. Mr. Champagne was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Nora Laflamme Champagne.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years Bernice Champagne of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Roger Harwell of Murfreesboro; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Celia Champagne of Trophy Club, Texas, and three grandchildren Nicolas Harwell, Alexandra Champagne, and Laurel Champagne.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Father David Cooney will officiate. The Champagne family will receive friends on Saturday, Aug. 12 from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 6, 2006