Earl Lee Hope, Jr.

Earl Lee Hope, Jr., 90

Earl Lee Hope, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

He was born June 30, 1934, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to the late Earl and Florence Hope; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey in 2003. Earl served with the United States Navy and the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Earl enjoyed going golf and watching sports. He was an avid reader and loved any Turner Classic movies.

Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hope, and brother, Howard Hope. He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Sweder and husband Michael of Manning, South Carolina, Victoria Hulse and husband Robert of Hightstown, New Jersey; son, Robert Hope of Edison, New Jersey; grandchildren, Timothy (Natalie), Lauren (Joe); and great-grandchildren, Sydney and Ryder.

A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM, Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Inurnment will take place at the Sarasota National Cemetery with Military Honors.