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William Hope Obituary
William Boyd Hope, Jr. died peacefully Sunday, July 20, 2025, at home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.
Bill was born July 4, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to William B. Hope and Eleanor Kate Roberson Hope. He was raised in Loudon, Tennessee. Bill was married to Lakwana D. Hope ("Tana") for 65 years! Bill and Tana's love resulted in 4 children: Nikki, Tana Louise, Bill, and Kathryn. Bill had a prolific career in Public Health and Environmental Health and Safety, which allowed him to travel throughout world. Bill lived with his beloved wife, Tana, moved the family between Georgia, Arkansas, Maryland, and Kansas before settling into retirement in Overland Park, Kansas.
Bill often spoke of the many blessings within his life. He routinely referred to the "Hope Luck" indicating life had a way of working out for the betterment of him and his family. In this we, his family are certain, the "Hope Luck" blessed us with Bill in our lives and continues to bless us as we carry Bill in our words, stories, memories, and our hearts. He is loved by us all.
A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens located at 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS. 66210.
The above is not Bill Hope's obituary... It is merely a brief announcement of his passing. To read Bill Hope's obituary including a detailed accounting of Bill's life accomplishments, please navigate to the webpage: johnsoncountychapel.com/obituaries/william-hope-jr
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