Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Tony Lamar Payne, age 55, of Ball Ground, Georgia passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. He was born June 25, 1966 in Canton, Georgia. He is survived by his children, Courtney Payne of Canton, Heather Payne of Ball Ground, Nicholas Payne of Las Vegas. Nevada; father, James Payne of Ball Ground; mother, Lorene Coker of Jasper; sisters, JoAnn Sledge of Ball Ground and Donna Bailey of Jasper. Several other family members also survive. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.