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Obituary For Mr. Arthur Junior Hope
Mr. Arthur Junior Hope (Cuda) willingly answered the call from his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 5, 2026. Arthur transitioned peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, listening to one of his favorite groups, Lee Williams,” I Can’t Give Up Now.” He was the firstborn Arthur and Lenase Hope, born in High Point, NC, on July 23, 1970.
Arthur confessed in Christ at an early age and grew into a Godly man who walked with purpose. He grew up in Greater New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. E.J. Love. He was a drummer in the gospel group, Gospel Highlights. He was an avid music lover. Later, he joined Sound Cathedral Ministry, where he participated in the men's ministry under the leadership of Pastor Ronnie L. Walker.
He graduated from High Point Central, Class of 1989. After graduating from High School, he started driving trucks. He spent many dedicated years in the trucking industry, where his work ethic and reliability earned him admiration from colleagues and community members alike. His trucking career included working for Furnitureland South, Averitt Express, and Coca-Cola. He drove trucks until his health began to decline in 2018.
Arthur made sure his mother and family were taken care of. Family was the heartbeat of Arthur’s life. He cared deeply for his mother, siblings, and nieces, pouring into them with a steady, dependable love. His life was a testament to loyalty, humility, and the power of being there fully, quietly, and consistently. Arthur enjoyed spending time with family, frying fish and chicken, and watching sports. Arthur was always encouraging others, and even during his sickness, he continued ministering to others. He would light up a room when entering. He never met a stranger. He was kindhearted and went without making sure others had. He never complained about what he was going through. He never gave up, and every day he woke, he would say, “Another day GOD woke me up, and has kept me, I’m not giving up.”
He is preceded in Heaven by his Father, Arthur James Hope, Jr, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
He leaves behind a loving mother and caretaker, Lenase Hope; a sister, Elizabeth Collier (Darryll) of Thomasville, NC; a brother, Richard Hope (Daphne), of High Point, NC; nieces, Jaikyla Hope, Aaliyah Byers, and Aniyah Southerland; bonus sisters, Latoya Wall, Jamie Bailey; bonus brother, Samuel Hairston; aunts, Doretha Bildon of Dillon, SC; Senter Bethea, Katie Hope, Elizabeth Gooden, and Maryann Thomas all of High Point, NC; Shirley Cook of Florence, SC; Carolyn Williams of New York and Chrisie Hamer of Cheraw, SC; uncles, Doug Hope (Patricia) of Trinity, NC; Ted Alfred of Hamer, SC; a special cousin, Ervin Alford of Dillon, SC as well as many other special cousins and friends too numerous to name. Special thanks to his caregiver, Shelia.
Funeral service will be held Friday, June 12, 2206 at 1:30 p.m. at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 906 Meredith Street. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Rest in peace my friend.
My cousin this sent me down memory lane. When were young and you came to South Carolina to cuzn Ina Mae house all of us were would have a ball. I am so sorry that I could not make the funeral. I will love you always and cherish all of our memories
Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to fose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home You left us peaceful Memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Sending love and prayers sincerely The Douglas/Jacobs families
In your time our sorrow to our dear beloved family. "Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim." On behalf of The Graves Family, (57), Dillon, SC we are sending you nothing but pure comfort on today. We love each of you all, as you lay "Cuda" to rest.
Arthur our hearts are sadden at this time! We know that you will not have to suffer any more. God knew exactly how much you could bare. We will miss our great conversations we shared. You will be missed Cuda, and you will never be forgotten. Until we see you again. Rest in peace! Love Cardo & Tracy
May God grant your family the strength & be comfort in his arms During this difficult time Shirley Miller & Family
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Sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for the family.
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Times are meant to be cherished, you will be missed Rest in peace!
Sorry for your loss
Rest well Cuda!
Our sincerest condolence to the family! We pray for your strength and comfort day-after-day! Love you, family!
Art was a great friend for many years.RiP Prayers for family.
Today, my heart is heavy as I say goodbye to someone who was much more than a friend he was family. I've known him for a very long time, and throughout the years he became like a brother to me.
His presence and spirit touched so many lives, and his absence will be deeply felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. While this loss is difficult, I am grateful for the memories we shared and the impact he made on those around him.
My sincere condolences, prayers, and love go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time. May God grant you strength, peace, and comfort in the days ahead.
Rest easy, my brother. You will never be forgotten.
Praying for the Hope Family From ThevClass of 1989 High Point Central Black Bison Arthur will truly be missed
Sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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I can't believe I'm even writing this truly going to miss our laughs and debates at dialysis rest easy you with your daddy that should make your mother smile knowing you are up there with him
My heart goes out to his family. I'm going to miss my buddy giving his food when he was a patient. R.I.P my friend.
R.I.P. your SC family sends our deepest condolences and will miss you, praying for our family during this difficult time
I am so sorry for your loss. Hope as I call him will truly be missed by many at HPKC. I will miss our laughs and conversations. He was a very good person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. CINDY DUNLAP GRAHAM
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Rest in Peace to my cousin Arthur aka Cuda. Hoover Street Bound forever 💙💙 Krystal
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