Fred Gene Champlin, 78, of Fayetteville, died on June 9, 2026 at Circle of Life in Springdale. He was born December 13, 1947 in Woodsfield, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his father William Champlin; mother Pearl Lola Champlin; and a daughter Natasha Johnson.

Fred served honorably in Vietnam with the 101^st Airborne in 1968 and 1969. He owned and operated a barber shop in Fayetteville for many years.

Survivors include his brothers, Kenneth Champlin of Springdale, AR and Arnold Champlin of Patrick, AR; a sister Linda Littrell of Pea Ridge, AR; and also surviving him, Lynn Johnson, Matt Johnson, and Nick Johnson.

Fred you will be missed by so many, families and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel.