Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Samuel Grady Silvers, 83, of Ochlocknee, Georgia, passed away on November 24, 2025, at Archbold Medical Center. Born on March 22, 1942, in Talking Rock, Georgia, Samuel lived a life marked by devotion-to his family, his faith, and his country. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force for over 25 years, and served in Vietnam. He went on to build a dedicated career with the U.S. Government, working for FEMA as a communications manager. His calm leadership and commitment to service touched countless lives over the years. Samuel's life reflected the values he deeply believed in. He was known for his integrity, warm presence, steady wisdom, and the love he poured into his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jerrie Patricia Dean Silvers of Thomasville, Georgia; his daughter, Michelle Silvers of Thomasville, Georgia; grandchildren, Patrick Silvers (Katelyn Thompson), Braylen Silvers and Bentley Silvers all of Thomasville; and sister, Elsie Cox of Jasper, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Silver and Malva Kay Silver. Funeral Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Leon Jones officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A Funeral Service will also be held on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home in Jasper, Georgia with Minister Ricky Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Ball Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Talking Rock, Georgia. Visitation will be held at Roper Funeral Home on Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory in Jasper, Georgia and the Staff of Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home in Thomasville, Georgia.