Walter 'Jimmy' Champagne

Walter 'Jimmy' Champagne, of Pearl River, La., passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born in New Orleans, La., on December 4, 1937. Jimmy graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1955. While attending Holy Cross, Jimmy met the love of his life, Lynn Ripoll Champagne, and the two became high school sweethearts. They married in 1957 and were married for 65 years, creating…