Hoyt T. Champion, 80 of Canton, GA passed away Saturday December 8, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00am Tuesday December 11, from the Darby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Holden and Rev. Raymond Mooney officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00pm until 9:00pm, Monday 11:00am until 9:00pm and Tuesday from 9:00am until the funeral hour. Survivors include Son, Kerry Champion, Canton, GA; Nieces, Pam Goedhart, Canton, GA; Wanda Fowler, Canton, GA; Monta Williams, Canton, GA; 2 grandchildren, Amber Champion and Stephen Champion. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to, Cure it for Kids, P.O. Box 554, Ball Ground, GA 30107, in memory of Abigail Kelley. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.