Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Ben T. Jones, age 81, of Jasper passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was born July 10, 1940 to Tillman and Elizabeth Jones in Elberton, Georgia. In 1958, Ben met Jean Peyton, fell in love and they were married in 1961. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. They had three children and were devoted to each other throughout their sixty year marriage. Ben was a church deacon, Sunday school teacher, and little league baseball coach. He was a beloved husband, father, grand father, son, brother and friend. He was smart, funny, extraordinary, and a kind, good man and loved by everyone fortunate enough to have known him. He will be dearly missed and his family will feel his loss forever. Ben is survived by his wife, Jean (Peyton) Jones; his daughter, Julie Jones of Marietta; sons, Blaine (Debbie) Jones of Dahlonega and Brandon (Puangpaka) Jones of Enterprise, Alabama; his grandchildren, Braeden Jones, Jocelyn "Jo" Jones, and Benjamin "Ben" Jones; brother, Larry Jones; sisters, Juanita Attaway, Mayo Shedd; and nieces and nephews. While we wish he was still here with us, we know he has been reunited in heaven with those who have gone before him. A Graveside Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Monday, February 28, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center at or Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.