Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Richard James Bryant, age 82, of Canton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home. Mr. Bryant was born July 29, 1939 to Lemma Stanfield and Woodrow Bryant. He sold paving equipment and frequently won salesman of the year. He enjoyed fishing and skiing on the lake. Mr. Bryant also enjoyed watching Braves baseball and hunting. He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Lemma Bryant, and his brother, Willis Bryant. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lois Sledge Bryant; two children, Alan Bryant and Cindy Bryant; and four grandchildren, Reese, Riley, Mattie, and Luke. A graveside service will be held at Free Hope Baptist Church of Jasper, Georgia on Saturday, July, 30 at 10:00 am with Rev. Ronnie McCormick officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Roper Funeral Home. For those desiring, memorials may be made to Hightower Baptist Church, PO Box 569, Ball Ground, GA 30107. The family requests that no food be brought to the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.