Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com John "Jack" Mattox VanSant, 79, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. Jack was born in Jasper, Georgia, to the late James Paul and Martha Alice VanSant. He graduated from Pickens High School and spent much of his life working in sales in the real estate and flooring industries. He is survived by his son, Jon (Meghann) VanSant; grandson, Chase VanSant; and brother, Jim (Nancy) VanSant. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Paula; and his brother, Joe. Jack enjoyed sports of all kinds and was a loyal fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and Falcons. He loved golf, baseball, and football, and had a lifelong passion for billiards, competing in tournaments and earning invitations to the APA National Championships. Jack loved to meet new people, tell stories and make others laugh. Most recently, Jack loved to make his grandson laugh over milkshakes and games of airplanes. A celebration of Jack's life will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home in Jasper. Interment will follow in the Jasper City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jon VanSant, Joey VanSant, Jacob VanSant, Jordan VanSant, Grady Evans, and Zach Dobson. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make donations in Jack's honor to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345 or mail to PO Box 6704; Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.