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Obituary For Leroy Hope

The funeral services for the late Mr. Leroy Hope, who departed this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Sylvester, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. from the Shipp's Funeral Home Chapel in Sylvester, Georgia. Overseer Otis Robinson, Sr. will deliver the Eulogy. At the request of the family, the remains will be cremated. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

SUNRISE: Mr. Leroy Hope was born on May 1, 1960 in Sylvester, Georgia, to the late Mrs. Mattie Ellen Thomas Smith.

Leroy was educated in the Worth County Public School System and graduated from Worth County High School in 1978.

WHILE IT WAS DAY: Leroy worked at BRW Industries and later worked at Peter Pan in Sylvester, Georgia, until his health declined.

At an early age, Leroy gave his life to Christ and joined the Hopewell Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia, where he served faithfully as a member of the Deacon Board and as a Sunday School teacher. He truly loved the Lord!

SUNSET: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Pruitt Healthcare in Sylvester, Georgia, Leroy heard God’s voice, and moved from Labor to Reward. His mother, Mattie Ellen Thomas Smith, his stepfather, John Lewis Smith, and a brother, Gary Lewis Smith, all have preceded him in death.

LEGACY: Leroy leaves to cherish his memories five sisters, Clovis Diane Gardner, Lynn Hall (Coy Marshall), Denise Hope, Charlotte Evette Hope, and Vontresia Hope; five brothers, Leon (Delma) Hope, Stanley Leo Hope, Christopher Hope, Keith (Kanene) Smith, Tony Smith; lifelong friends and brothers, Arthur Jefferson, James “Jimbob” Pyle; and a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends.

Guest Book

I'm so sorry for your loss.My heart felt sympathies to the family...Gia Melton

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With deepest sympathy to the Hope families. Our heartfelt prayers are for you all and with you all for Peace, Comfort, and Strength during this time and afterwards. Darrell and Vivian Poole Harris.

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Sleep Well my Brother/Cousin Leroy we have shared so many Beautiful moments together from childhood to the present time I am really going to miss you!! I will Always cherish the wonderful Memories. Your Sister/Cousin Linda Thomas White

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My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family. May God continue to bless and strengthen you all during this time.. Sorry for you all's loss.. Kivett Milton

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Charlotte we send our deepest condolences to you my friend and your family! God bless you all.💜💚

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Deepest condolences. Praying for the family 🙏🏽

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I'm glad we've had the pleasure of knowing you and spending time with you. All those Saturday evenings all of us spent sitting in the back yard grilling and listening to great music. I loved how you always talked about God. I'm going to miss you Leroy Hope but you're with Jesus now. Rest on my dear friend. My condolences to your family and all other friends. I love you. From Tiffany Smith and Shanard Hamilton ❤️

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Deepest sympathy family! Love you all💕. God knows best. Til we meet again.

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Charlotte we are so sorry for the lost of your brother continue to trust in the lord Harry and Alfredia Darrington

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With deepest condolences to the hope family Harry Darrington & family

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Keeping the family in our prayers rest on my cousin 🙏 love Melissa Gaines

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With deepest sympathy, MY prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Leroy Hope. Rest on my friend. Bobbie Williams Tifton Ga.

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My Deepest Condolences and prayers in your time of bereavement. My God bless you the strength to get through the pain. Love you Willie & Rose Mccullors Sutton.

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Thank you for all you've done for me and the other nieces and nephews. We're gonna miss you, Uncle Leroy! We love you and enjoy paradise💕

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To the hope family: I was deeply saddened to hear that Leroy had passed. I pray God will comfort you in this difficult time. I was so looking forward to seeing Leroy and Leon at the Alumni this year. My prayers are with you Lynn and family. The lord saw the road was getting rough for him and called him home, the lord tells us he's not going to put more on us than we can bare. Tricia Cherry

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