Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Joseph Thomas "Joe" VanSant Sr., age 72, of Jasper, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. He was born September 22, 1949 to James Paul VanSant Sr. and Martha Alice Lowe VanSant in Jasper, Georgia. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army. Joe is survived by his wife, Maxie VanSant of Jasper; son, Joseph Thomas "Joey" VanSant Jr. of Talking Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Brandy VanSant of Talking Rock; daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Zach Dobson of Jasper; son, Jordan VanSant of Jasper; grandchildren, Taylor VanSant, Leah VanSant, Joseph VanSant, Kirsten Frix, Kaylee Nicholson, Landon VanSant, Kaleb Nicholson, Kaden Nicholson, Riley Dobson; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Nancy VanSant of Jasper; brother, Jack VanSant of Canton; brothers-in-law, David Jones of Jasper, Keith Jones of Jasper; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Doug and Melissa Jones of Jasper; father-in-law Max Jones of Jasper; and two great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Paul VanSant Sr. and Martha Alice VanSant; sister, Paula VanSant; and mother-in-law, Marlene Jones. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday April, 8, 2022 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Mark Mitton officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery Monday, April 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Wednesday, April, 6th from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; Thursday, April, 7th from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and Friday, April 8th from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Pallbearers will be Joey VanSant, Jacob VanSant, Jordan VanSant, Jon VanSant, Zach Dobson, Steve Stanfield and Tommy Lathem. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.