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 101st 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.
Fred will be missed. He was a good friend. A lot of good memories to hold on to.
Fred was a great conversationalist, very sweet and a good time. My condolences to all who knew him.RIP friend.
A really nice man. A loss for his community. Best wishes to all his family and friends.
Fred was one of the nicest guys a person could ever meet and one of the best barbers an I am glade I got to know him I loved going to him and getting my hair cut and talking to him the world lost a great man but heaven gained a great angel rest in peace
I got to know Fred through renting the building to him where his barber shop was. We were car nuts and most of our many conversations so most of our talk was about cars. I found Fred to be a very sincere, likeable person. I already miss him.
Freddy was one of the nicest gentlemen I have had the pleasure to serve at the restaurant I work. My heart goes out to his family and friends and he will be missed by all of us at Foghorns.
Fred was a sweet kind man. He will be very well missed here in the trailer park you were outside. He would stop and talk to you. He would wave at you. He had very kind words very sweet voice very loved man.
Fred was one in a million! I started taking my son to Fred for haircuts as a young boy, he is now 22, and my husband used Fred as well. I always loved the conversations and most of all cherished his friendship. He was always so kind and interesting. Always loved hearing his stories of years ago and current happenings. He was always so complimentary of my son and always had an encouraging word. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and his many friends. Thanks for the memories.
I will remember Fred he will be missed at the Ozark Lanes Cafe he came every Sunday and meet Peggy and bring his newspaper and drink coffee and read his paper and have breakfast, he was a very nice man.
Fred was my barber and a good guy! He was a walking encyclopedia of 1960’s automotive trivia. I’ll miss him.
I am so very sorry I didn’t get a chance to tell you goodbye sir. Fred was one of the most professional and kindest persons i ever had the privilege of meeting in my entire life. I am very sorry for the family, Fred was truly a good person. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
I’ll miss Fred not only for his haircuts but the great conversations we had while he did his expert work. I cannot recall how many years we had our relationship, but it definitely wasn’t long enough. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Have been going to Fred for years for haircuts and Fred was very engaged and friendly. It was a shock to hear of his passing? RIP Brother 😞
I’m sad to hear this. I had been going to see Fred for haircuts for over 20 years. I always loved to talk to him about cars, trucks, anything you name it. He will be missed that’s for sure. RIP sir! Prayers for the family.
Fred I’m gonna miss ya buddy. Good barber, better human. Rest well Sir.