Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Norman Kirk, age 97, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026. Norman is survived by his son, Michael Kirk of Alabama; grandson, Dwayne and Amanda Kirk of Ellijay; granddaughter, Lorie and Bill Higdon of Jasper; great-grandchildren, Mary Jo and Justin Dillard of Jasper, Lane and Dusty Nations of Jasper; great-great-grandchildren, Benson Dillard of Jasper, Blaklee Dillard of Jasper, Jackson Nations of Jasper, and Allie Nations of Jasper; sisters, Marie Stevens of Holly Springs, Shirley Grant of Jasper; brother, Joe Kirk of Talking Rock; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Kathleen Kirk of Talking Rock. Other family members also survive. Norman was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Johnson; grandson, Cole Johnson; sister, Jessie Godfrey; and brothers, Bennie Kirk, Hobby Kirk, and Donnie Kirk. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Jeremy Mullinax officiating. The interment will follow in the Talking Rock Baptist Church Cemetery at 3914 Hwy 136 West; Talking Rock, Georgia 30175. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.