Charles Walter Hope

September 12, 1945 - February 8, 2017

Charles Walter Hope, 71, of Bluemont, VA died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center, Winchester. He was born September 12, 1945 in Winchester the son of Ronald and Marjorie Beatty Hope. Ironically, his birth and passing were in the same building, a true, full circle moment. He was married to Mona Peterson Hope for 24 years. Charlie developed a strong work ethic having grown up on a dairy farm south of Purcellville. With a passion for athletics, Charlie lettered in all 4 sports at Loudoun County High School where he graduated 1963, and continued with that passion for all things sports, opening the Virginia Sportsman’s shop. As the owner of a sports shop, Charlie became the equipment provider for the Washington Redskins where he made many lifelong friends. Being a born salesman, in the seventies, Charlie turned his career from shop owner to Realtor and eventually opened his own Brokerage firm, Hope Realty. Charlie won numerous awards (too many count) throughout the years for his achievements in real estate in Loudoun County. Prior to suffering multiple strokes in 1997, Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing and golf. In the last 12 years, Charlie found great joy in working in his vegetable garden. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Brain Hope and his wife Michelle of Leesburg, Karen Hope-Volley and her husband Beau of Woodbine, MD, Adam Judd of Thailand, and Erik Judd of Bluemont; grandchildren, Garrett, Autumn. Mason, Olivia, and Carys; brothers, Ronald Hope and his wife Marty, Donald Hope and his wife Lindsay; several nieces, nephews and extended family. A Celebration of Life reception will be Sunday 1-4:00 p.m. in Loudoun Country Club 36967 West Main Street in Purcellville. Private burial will be at a later date.