Thomas L. Hope (Tom) was born October 31, 1946.  His body died on August 8, 2016.  T. Hope is living in heaven for all eternity.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jane Rudd Hope; brother Galen Hope of Sapello, NM; Sister-in-law Carol Thompson of San Antonio, TX; Brother-in-law John Mark Rudd of Gig Harbor, WA; nieces, nephews, god-children and countless friends.  Tom and Jane lived in Houston their entire lives.  Tom worked for Klein ISD from 1969 until retirement in 2000.  He was also a ministry volunteer in the youth area of Champion Forest Baptist and was lovingly referred to as the "Minister of Transportation" as he helped arrange the logistics to make youth mission trips operate smoothly.  Following his retirement, he taught GED at Lone Star College, and then began work at Champion Forest Baptist Church in the Support Services Department in 2007.  Visitation will be at The Lodge at CFBC from 4 – 6 pm on Sunday, August 14 followed by his life celebration service at 6 pm.  The graveside service will be on Monday, Aug 15 at 9:00 am at Klein Memorial Park at 9714 FM 2920.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Champion Forest Youth Mission Trip Scholarship Fund.