Bryant "Tim" Hanley, Jr.

Tim was born in Rochester, NY, on March 29th, 1935, to Lura and Bryant Hanley. His father was a modest and soft-spoken appliance salesman who instilled in him an unwavering moral compass and work ethic, principles that he not only adhered to steadfastly throughout his life but also imparted to his children. In high school he was class president, played football, track, and basketball, and was an honors student and Eagle Scout. He attended Dartmouth on a Navy scholarship, where he earned a combined BA and MBA, with the obligation to serve the Navy in between.

During his senior year of college, only months before entering the Navy, he met Nancy Cone of Greensboro, NC. Unlike any other, she was strong, fiery, and matched his exceptionally quick wit and intellect. They married quickly and began their true and lifelong love story. As Nancy settled into base housing in San Diego, Tim served as Lieutenant aboard the USS Kidd, a destroyer affectionately named the "Pirate of the Pacific."

Tim’s first job was in New York where he worked as a stock analyst for Piedmont Advisory, a private investment management firm. He knew then that he'd found his career and lifelong passion. After a brief stint as a mutual fund portfolio manager for Anchor Corp in New Jersey, he moved the family to Dallas in 1972, where he headed up Republic Bank's Trust department. In 1979 he and three partners decided it was time to go out on their own, and together they founded Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney, and Strauss, now known as "Barrow Hanley." Under his leadership as President until his retirement in 2000, Barrow Hanley maintained its boutique-style culture while growing to become one of the largest and most highly respected value investment firms in the country.

While Tim focused on growing the firm, Nancy began her study of studio arts at SMU. Together, they attended student and faculty art shows and fell in love with the burgeoning Dallas arts community. They became enthusiastic patrons, steadfastly supporting local emerging artists, the galleries representing them, and the museums bringing contemporary Texas art to the public.

In 1993, before the resurgence of interest in Texas midcentury modern homes, they purchased and lovingly restored a home designed by Texas architect O'Neil Ford. Considered by many to be one of Ford's most significant homes, it served as the perfect setting to showcase Tim and Nancy's growing collection of Texas contemporary art. Over the next 20 years they hosted countless events to celebrate and support the artists they adored, and welcomed hundreds of art and architecture enthusiasts from around the country. Their home was a regular stop on both Preservation Dallas architecture tours and Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) private home tours.

Tim and Nancy also generously gave their time. Tim served on the DMA's Board of Trustees from 1995-2015 and on many working committees. He was President of the Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2004 and was on the Leadership Team for the Centennial Campaign. When the Centennial Campaign was launched, Tim and Nancy were the first to make a gift, with the museum naming the Nancy and Tim Hanley Gallery in their honor. They also donated several important works of art to the DMA and provided funding for over one hundred others.

Early and fervent supporters of the Dallas Contemporary, originally known as the D'Art Visual Arts Center, Tim and Nancy were honored as Patrons of the Year, receiving D'Art's Legend's Award. In 2010, when more space was needed after the Dallas Contemporary broadened its mission, Tim and Nancy led the campaign to fund the institution's purchase of its current space in the Design District.

Tim and Nancy were known to be quiet, behind-the-scenes supporters and set an example for how to give in a meaningful, elegant way. The Bryant and Nancy Hanley Foundation continues to provide financial backing to the DMA, The Contemporary, and numerous other visual and performing arts organizations in Dallas.

Tim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was admired for his natural leadership abilities and keen intellect. He was loved for his vivaciousness, charm, playful spirit, and quick sense of humor. Those who knew him well may remember him most for his extraordinary and sincere kindness and compassion. Though he often attributed his many achievements in life to luck, we all knew it was hard work and perseverance. He was profoundly grateful and always sought ways to give back and serve his community and friends.

Surviving are his three daughters, Laura Lea (Erling), Barbara Ashworth (Mark), and Sarah "Beth" Coffman, all of Dallas, Texas, and six grandchildren. His wife, Nancy, and his sister, Marolyn McClure, preceded him in death.

Services will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest.com.