Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Paul Diamond, age 78, of Ball Ground, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 at home. Paul was born on February 27, 1948 to Walter and Ferrell Mae Colley Diamond in Greenville, Alabama. Paul spent his career of over 50 years in the building supply industry. Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna "Sue" Diamond; sons and daughters-in-law, Kyle and Shannon Diamond of Calhoun, PJ and Abby Diamond of Canton; daughter, Anna Diamond; sister, Martha Ellen Diamond of Greenville, AL. Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ferrell Mae Colley Diamond; brothers, Allen Diamond, Wesley Diamond, Mack Diamond, and Bill Diamond. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Cool Springs Baptist Church with Steve Wigington officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at https://donorservices.alz.org or St Jude at https://www.stjude.org. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.