The “Live Like A Champion” Drive-By Celebration in honor Dr. Charles A. Champion’s 90th birthday delivered a good time for the renowned Memphis pharmacist and master compounder and many of those he has served over the years.
GALLERY: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises
With Champion’s Pharmacy and Herb Store, 2369 Elvis Presley Blvd., as the destination, a stream of drive-by well-wishers — some renowned for their own talents and deeds — showed there appreciation for Dr. Champion’s 60-plus years of health-and-wealth service and respect for his character.
Dr. Charles A. Champion was the first African-American pharmacist to work in a Memphis hospital. A private label line of products, which is compounded by Champion’s, treat over 30 common.
Hosted by his family, the commemoration was held during a two-hour window late Saturday afternoon/early evening.
