Gary Wayne Barham, 56 of Hope, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 in Christus St. Michaels Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. Gary was born on Thursday, January 6, 1955 to John Ed and Betty Jo Carlton Barham. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary was a retired employee of the Arkansas Highway Department, Veteran of the US Army and a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Hope. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Dearinger Barham, Hope; Two Sons; Joshua E. Barham and wife Meghan, Blevins, AR; Micheal J. Barham, Hope; Daughter; Kristol Barham Brock and husband, Chad, White Hall, AR; One Brother; Ronald E. Barham and wife Linda, Arkadelphia and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Family will receive friends, Saturday, March 26, 2011 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00pm at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope. Funeral service, 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Hope. Bro. Neal Ridling will officiate. Burial to follow in Union Cemetery, Bodcaw, Arkansas by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Arkansas.