- Date Of Birth: January 8, 1943
- Date Of Death: February 9, 2022
- State: Florida
Joe Hope, age 79, of New Smyrna Beach, died Wednesday February 9, 2022 at his residence. Born in Brooksville, Florida to Dorthy Geraldine Webster and William Grier Hope Jr., Joe came to the area 54 years ago from St. Cloud, Florida.
A cowboy, Joe was the owner of Hope Arena. He specialized and loved training barrel horses. Joe enjoyed barrel racing, and working cattle. He was an avid hunter and would help anyone with a problem.
Survivors include his son, Ron Hope; grandson, Elijah James Hope; sisters, Frances Anderson Hope and Rhonda (Allan) Chancey; and brother, Dale (Joy) Hope. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hope; brothers, Bill and Charles Hope; and his parents.
