Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Irvin Burdett Sr., age 82, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away in the morning on Monday, September 14, 2026. Irvin was born on October 26, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to Alec and Daisy Pearl Scott Burdett. Irvin is survived by his wife, Connie Burdett of Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Doug Morris of Ellijay; son and daughter-in-law, Irvin Jr and Stephanie Burdett of Talking Rock; grandchildren, Steven and Codi Pierce of Jasper, Nikki and Lee Hensley of Ellijay, Kevin and Brianna Pierce of Buford, Ryan and Will Eubanks of Jasper, Jade and Noah Ralston of Ellijay, Casey Burdett of Talking Rock, and Katie Burdett of Talking Rock. Fifteen great-grandchildren, three brothers, four sisters, and other family members also survive. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Alec and Daisy Pearl Burdett; daughter, Martha Diane Burdett; great-grandchild, Rhylie Pierce; three brothers and four sisters. Services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Steve Reeves, Steven Pierce, and Daniel Reeves officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Forest Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.