Gary Dale Hope was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on December 25, 1956 to JC and Violet (Haney) Hope. He passed away on April 13 , 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 66.
Gary is survived by his spouse, Daniel Lee Clegg; sister, Shelia Hope Real; niece, Destiny Danyelle Owens; nephews, Seth Owens, Slade Garrett Owens, Dalton Real, numerous other relatives and loved ones.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents. James and Violet Hope; his maternal grandparents ; Isac and Lucinda Haney, paternal grandfather, OB Hope; paternal grandmothers, Belle Hope and Josie Hope, and nephew, Vincent Owens.
Gary spent most of his working career, forty plus years, as a cosmetologist. The last twelve years he was a master instructor for both barbering and cosmetology at a local college. He was inspired at an early age by his aunt, Betty Hope Moore. Gary loved the outdoors, hiking, canoeing, camping in general and roasting hotdogs and marshmallows over an open campfire. He loved to garden, raising both vegetables and flowers. Gary loved music and his pianos. He was an avid collector of sheet music for every genre. Perhaps, his greatest love was his horses; Apples, Cherokee and Tina (Turner). Gary was a good friend, and always put others first. Many times putting his own needs last.
Private family services will be held at a later date.