Joseph 'J.P.' Percy Champagne

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Monday, September 18, 2017, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Joseph "J.P." Percy Champagne, 83, who passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at St. Agnes Healthcare & Rehab Center. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 2:30 pm until 9:00 pm on Sunday, and continue on Monday at 7:00 am until 9:30 am. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Sunday. Rev. Rusty P. Richard will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery in St. Martinville. He enjoyed praying along with EWTN, dancing when he was younger, working on the family farm and spending time with his family and friends. He was blind most of his life, but when someone entered the room, he became aware of their presence by their scent and touch. The family wishes to express their gratitude to caregiver, Brooke Stafford, the staff at St. Agnes Health Care and St. Joseph Hospice. He is survived by his niece, Janice L. Dupuis and spouse Alvin; nephew, Benny LeBlanc and spouse Michele; great-niece, Miriam D. Theriot and spouse Keith and Kala Guichard and spouse Adam; great nephews, Daniel Dupuis and spouse Rachel, Gerard Dupuis, Donney LeBlanc and spouse Joan, and Bradley LeBlanc; and great-great nephews, Sean Champagne and Layne Theriot. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Joseph Champagne; mother, Cecilia Delahoussaye Champagne; and his sister, Mary Joyce Champagne. Pallbearers will be Benny LeBlanc, Bradley LeBlanc, Daniel Dupuis, Gerard Dupuis, Keith Cedo Theriot, and Sean Champagne. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harold Champagne, Alvin Dupuis, Donney LeBlanc, and Ty LeBlanc. Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville, 112 New Market St., St. Martinville, LA 70582, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.