Tony ” Mickey” Champ

Elizabeth, when I worked with you at Thomas More College, I had the pleasure of meeting Tony and observing the love that the two of you shared. It was beautiful and inspiring to see how you would “light up” when talking about him. I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we haven’t talked in awhile, I want you to know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time. May God’s grace cover you and may the Holy Spirit bring you peace.
-Kim Harp

I worked with Tony on and off for the past ten years either as co-worker or as a customer. Tony always treated everyone with respect and had a way of making one feel at ease when he was around. I’m sadden to hear of his sudden passing our thoughts and prayers go out to the Champ family during this time of remembering Tony and the special wit he had whenever he was near. Michael and Carla Williamson

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

I know how it feels to lose a husband a father a grandfather and a friend the love that you have for each other will outweigh the pain the love that he had for you what makes you stronger have faith in God and he will make it brighter I am so sorry for your lost he will be truly missed keep the love that he had for you and things will get better God bless you and your family

Dear Liz, Michael, Melinda, Stacey, Jimmy and Eric–So very sorry to hear about Tony. He was such a wonderful man, great smile and great teaser. I know how much he will be missed. I would think about your family every time I was reminded about Don’s passing and how great it was that the Champ family was represented at our home and the services after. I really wish I could be there to express my sympathy in person. Just know that lots of people from Colo are thinking about you and remembering with love, all the great times spent with Tony and your family.

We were blessed to have Tony work with us for almost 5 years here at Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati. Patients and their families were of the utmost importance to Tony. He attended to all job related duties with the patients and families in mind. He managed all department activities in a calm, courteous, and helpful manner. Tony joined in activities and volunteered to help with special events. Shortly after starting here, Tony volunteered to demonstrate how to make his famous potato soup for a group of ladies. They loved the demonstration and everyone got a bowl of the wonderful soup. While we are saddened and will miss Tony, we are very grateful to have known him. His positive impact on the hospital and all who knew him will never be forgotten.
Jo Ellen McCarthy

I had the privilege of working with Tony for a brief period in 2007. I was also happy to recommend him to his most recent employer for his great work ethic and integrity . Tony was a fine , honourable man and I was proud to call him a friend . Tom Allport

I lost a good friend because you believed in me because of you I am in the position I am in today when I went back to school you told me to use my knowledge the best way I can I will never forget you you will always be in my thoughts and prayers we will always be Tony’s 8 no one can take that from us

My deepest condolence to family champ sir tony your the best boss i meet i wont forget what you say to me….PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY NOT SUPPOSED TO WORK TOGETHER…

Tony, I know you were a good friend to everyone including me, and I thank you for that 🙂 I will miss your smile and gentle handshake.. love and peace<3

To the Family of Tony Champ

I am sorry for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and Tony today in my prayers. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 reminds us that God is always there to comfort us. I pray this helps you to find solace.

I had the pleasure of working with Tony at UK and he could always put a smile on your face. Really don’t think I ever remember seeing Tony without a smile. He was always supportive and encouraging, when you had a bad day Tony always made it better with that smile of his. I now have the pleasure of working with his son Eric at Baptist Health Lexington and like his father, Eric does the same thing for everyone here. It is with great sadness that we all say farewell to Tony, and my sincere sympathy to all of the family.

Robbie Adkinson

I am so sorry for your loss. Tony was not only a great person to work with he was truly a good friend. I will never forget all the times I would be talking to him and he would just reach up and turn his hearing aide down and we would both laugh. I had the honor and privilege of working with Tony for years at The University of Kentucky Hospital and although he had moved to another position we kept in touch by phone. He would call just to check in and say HI and ask me how I was doing and we would catch up on the grandchildren. I will always remember that smile and how he could quickly turn around a bad day or bad situation into something positive.

I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Irma Evans

So very sorry for the loss of your husband, father you are all in my families thoughts and prayers.
Don, Melanie, Travis, Katie, Tyler Helgeland