Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Edward "Dean" Pinyan, age 83, of Ranger, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home. He was born June 16, 1940 to Will and Rosa Pinyan. Dean is survived by his wife, Brentsie Pinyan of Ranger; daughter, Gail Risley of Ranger; son Anthony Pinyan of White; granddaughter, Hannah and Josh Coleman of Ranger; great-grandchild, Xander Coleman of Ranger; sister Christophine Stewart of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph Pinyan, J.L. Pinyan; and son-in-law, Robert Risley. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at East Damascus Baptist Church with Reverend Tim McFarland and Reverend Jason Hancock officiating. Interment will follow in the Ryo Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Waters, Leeroy Patterson, Keith Pinyan, Keith Parker, Todd Poole, and Josh Coleman. Honorary pallbearer will be Xander Coleman. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.