Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Loyd Johnny Mathews, age 70, of Jasper, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. He was born September 4, 1954 to Loyd James and Ruthel Mathews in Fairmount, Georgia. Johnny is survived by his wife, Bronzal Mathews of Jasper; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Jessica Mathews of Ranger; daughter, Jennifer Mathews (Daniel Blanton) of Jasper; son, Jimmy Mathews of Jasper; grandchildren, Shelly Payne, Jonathon Mathews, Kayla Ryder, Thomas Ryder, Dalton Blanton, Aleah Blanton; and great-grandchild, Layah Payne. Other family members also survive. He was preceded in death by parents, Loyd and Ruthell Mathews; daughter, Amanda Ryder; and sister, Bonnie Burke. Graveside Services will be held 12:00 noon; Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Silvers Family Cemetery with Chaplain Stephen Duvall officiating. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, February 12, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.