CARLTON CHAMPION, age 74 of Smyrna died Wednesday August 25, 2010. He was a native of Georgia and was preceded in death by his parents, Berry Jefferson and Elon Chloe Rodgers Champion, and one sone, Carlton Champion, Jr. Mr. Champion was a veteran on the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Roberta Champion; children, Robert Lee Champion, Donna Sue Hauger, Michelle Blackburn, Tera Birkheimer, Holly Champion; step-children, Audrey Brown, Andrew Denton, Kenneth and Frank Bradbury; brother, Barry Eugene Champion; 33 Grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside service 11AM Friday at Mapleview Cemetery with full Military Rites. Visitation will be 2PM to 8PM Thursday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro 615-893-5151 www.woodfinchapel.com