Dec. 10, 2006-April 23,2022
“Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to Live”
— Dorothy Thompson
It is with heavy hearts we announce the tragic and unexpected loss of our extremely beloved son Champson Ray Salley (Champ) on Saturday, April 23, at the age of 15.
Champ was born on Dec. 10, 2006, in Saint George to parents Alicia Salley and Christopher Salley. Despite his short time on Earth, his kindhearted soul brought immense love, joy and laughter to all those around him. Champ was a beautiful person inside and out. He was kind, joyous, caring, selfless, generous and gracious, but the best word to describe Champ is magnanimous. Magnanimous is a lofty word; a word Champ easily met and without acknowledgment.
He had a gift of caring for people, always smiling and rarely having a bad day. He had an even-keel personality with a rare emotional outburst, but when he did, you knew it was important and paid attention. Champ loved a good adventure; more than anything, Champ loved to be outdoors and camping.
Champ will be remembered for so many reasons; a contagious laugh, Legoland, love for adventure, great outdoors, camping, action sports, animals, donuts and obnoxious farting that he shared with those closest to him. However, his most lasting remembrance is being an organ donor; some lucky child has the lungs of Champ. His life was a gift that we are all lucky to be a part of and share with the world.
Champ will be missed by his loving mom Alicia Salley, dad Christopher Salley, mom No. 2 Erica Langford, Dad No. 2 Scott Greenwalt, sisters Elonna Greenwalt and Kaylee Shelly (Greenwalt), brothers Dyllan Greenwalt, Tanner Ward (Greenwalt) and Chandler Shelley, grandfathers Ray Salley and Danny Mullis, grandmothers Rosanne Salley and Dawn Mullis, uncles Jimmy Salley, Christopher Mullis and Michael Mullis, aunt Hollie Salley, niece Paitynn Shelley, cousins Ryan Mullis, Hunter Mullis, Marie Mullis and Morgan Mullis, great-Aunt Angie Mullis, great-Uncle Jim Mullis, the Plumb family, the Comfort Family, the Langford family and all family across Utah, friends, coaches, classmates as well as anyone who has ever met him.
The family has provided a link to a playlist in honor of Champ’s memory. All are welcome to listen and remember him.
Family and friends will be received at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St, St. George, where a viewing will be held on Friday, April 29, 6-8 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary on Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign Champson’s online guest book.