Payeton Franklin "Frank" Hutchinson

Payeton Franklin "Frank" Hutchinson, 73, of Fayetteville passed peacefully from this world into eternal life Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Fayetteville, Ark., after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born November 30, 1946, in Fayetteville, Ark., the son of William Payeton Hutchinson of Fayetteville and Margurite Bell Jones of St. Paul. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Lee Hutchinson of Fayetteville. Frank is survived by his sister, Debra Sue Bell Goodman, two daughters, Shannon Parrish and husband Mike, Kemah Leichner-McClain and husband Jason, one son, Jerick Huthinson and wife Stephanie. Frank's greatest joys in life were his nine grandchildren, Braxton Leichner and wife Whitney, Bailey Parrish, Mac Leichner and wife Andrea, Sarah Parrish, Quinn McClain, Emily Philip, Bryce Parrish, Arden Hutchinson, Avery Hutchinson, two great-grandkids, Kasen and Addy Leichner, and the mother of his children, Joyce Hutchinson, all of Fayetteville. He is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. Frank was employed as a District Manager of The Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company from which he retired after 33 years of employment. He was a U.S. Army combat Veteran in the Vietnam War. Frank most enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed being in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, camping, and four-wheeling. Frank never met a stranger and never had a bad word to say about anyone. He will be greatly missed! The celebration of Frank's life will be Tuesday, December 1 at 3 p.m., with a visitation on Monday, November 30th from 5-7p.m. Both will be held at Zion Christian Church Union Church located at 4984 W. Wedington Dr, Fayetteville, Ark., 72704.