Birth date: Nov 5, 1946 Death date: Jul 2, 2026
Keith Aubrey Hope, 79, of Mansfield, Texas, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 2, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Great Commission Baptist Church, 7700 McCart Ave., Fort Worth, TX 7613 Read Obituary
I remember as a child, the first son of his first wife Wendy, Dad coming home and being patched up from playing rugby with his team the all grays. I remember him taking the family to the beach in his vaxhall car and teaching me how to swim. He always preached fearlessness. Fast forward to when we reconnected as I teenager. He took me everywhere with him. He was there when I scored my first goal in high school. My dad was a teacher of life to me. My father was a person who gave his love unconditional , nurturing and tough. I will miss the conversations and advice he gave to me. I celebrate his life and honor his legacy. I will always cherish the time and memories we shared. My father taught me respect and honor and this I shall cherish and never forget. I am Nigel, Keith’s first son from his first wife. Travel light dad, no more burdens to bear. Until we meet again all my love 🙏🏿 I know you will watch over all seven of your children and the many lives you have touched. May the Lord guide and protect you on your new journey.❤️❤️❤️
As adolescents, my brother Merrill and I used our monthly visit to the national library to go the Uncle Keith’s place of work, the Bank of Guyana. He always surprised us with some "pocket money to buy snacks" . Visits to uncle Keith left a lovely taste in our mouths!
While still on duty, he would guide my brother and I across the road, that busy intersection of Bank of Guyana and the national museum. Uncle Keith cared about us as his relatives and he showed that.
One day during the 1980s I received a message from the front desk of my workplace that "Uncle Keith is downstairs" I was happy to get that "bear hug"! He mentioned that he was on vacation. His place of accommodation was in the same street as my office. He would not leave Guyana without looking for me. His visit was a wonderful, pleasant surprise.
Uncle Keith never stop caring and he demonstrated that in 2024. He mentioned that using the local telephone directory he found my listing. He called. He, Mary and I met at the Hermanston lodge in Georgetown. It was a memorable and pleasant reunion for me.
For me, there was only one uncle Keith.
