Darlene Roberson Champion

Waycross – Darlene Roberson Champion, 55, of Waycross passed away Monday morning (December 11, 2017) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA her parents are Franklin Roberson, Sr. of Brantley Co. and the late Georgia Ann Clarice Roundtree Roberson. She is also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Franklin “Punkin” Peacock; and a daughter, Stephanie Darlene Peacock.

Darlene was a homemaker who loved tending to her grandbabies, crocheting, and playing games on the internet.

Survivors include her husband, Jon Champion of Waycross; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth James Edward “Eddie” Murray (Amy) of Connecticut; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Stacy Griffin (Brad) of Blackshear, Jennifer Murray of Brantley Co, and Fallon Major (James) of Charleston, SC; 7 grandchildren, Thomas Griffin, Caden Spivey, Brandon Griffin, Elly Spivey, Kentlyn Murray, Halen Major, and Charlotte Major; her father and his spouse, Franklin Roberson, Sr. (Linda) of Brantley Co., 5 brothers and sisters-in-law, Franklin Roberson, Jr. (Dawn) of Brantley Co., Johnny Roberson (Dena) of Waycross, A.J. Roberson (Melissa) of Vidalia, GA, Waylon Roberson of Bratley Co., and Jody Roberson (Sarah) of Waycross; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann Roberson (Herman) of Brantley Co; and also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon (December 16, 2017) at 12pm at Second Baptist Church in Waycross with Rev. Derwin Griffin officiating.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.