Robert Lee Hope, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; siblings; and son, Eric L. Hope.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Faye Hope; their children, Christi Madison (Tom), of Signal Mountain, Lee Hope (April), of St. Charles, Il. and Heather Hope, of McDonald; grandchildren, Jordan Madison, Hunter and Hannah Hope; and nieces, nephews and friends.
A lifelong educator of the Hamilton County school system, he was a 1960 graduate of Kirkman High School and received his master’s degree in education from MTSU. He was a member of the Church of God Seventh Day.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 22 from 5-8 pm at Companion Funeral Home, 2415 Georgetown Rd. NW in Cleveland. A memorial service will be held at Chattanooga Memorial Park Pavilion on Wednesday, June 23 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor at www.autismspeaks.org.