I am Lynnette Counts-Flatt, the daughter of Robert "Bobby" Counts and the granddaughter of Lola and Lonzie.  I send sincere condolences from my Mom (Judy), husband and I.  My own sweet father passed away November 24, 2019.  He was 77.  He really loved Jack, and he had very fond memories.  I hope they are enjoying some yummy Florida boiled peanuts and great Southern cooking in Heaven.  My family and I will be relocating to Houston later this year for work.  I am saddened that we will not get to see Jack.  What a wonderful Counts and Porter reunion we will have with Jesus.  Much love to you all. ~ Lynnette (I have included a picture of my Dad and Aunt Lola.)

I had the distinct honor and privilege to be a part of Jack’s life as his financial advisor for over 7 years. Through my friendship with Jack I met his two children Paul and Janet, their spouses Karen and Chris, his grandson Chad and his new friend, love and spouse Reba. He insisted I meet them all so they would know what we had planned, and to make sure his prudent legacy was always in place. He so reminded me of my dad that I lost right about the time we met, so Jack always held a special place in my heart. I can say without any doubt he will be sorely missed and his legacy was fulfilled. The late remarkable evangelist Billy Graham talked about our passing this way: “Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.” He is in the presence of God now. I believe Jack and Billy will have some great conversations into eternity. May God comfort and bless the Counts family as they remember Jack as the great man he was.    

Thanks Mr C for all you’ve done for me. Words alone can’t express how much I appreciate the life lessons I learned from you over the years and how much your family means to me. You will truly be missed by many but your Love and Legacy will surely carryon. Love You Mr C

Mr.Counts was a towering man to me and I have known him since high school.  As Janet and I came home (hers) after a party one night, we thought we would sneak in only to turn around in the dark  and smell coffee and see both of her parents sitting there looking at us from their chairs.  It wasn't funny then, but it's brought laughter to me many times over the years.  He was a big teddy bear and I am sure will be missed by many.  God speed Mr. C.

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John "Jack" Joseph Counts

9 febrero, 1935 – 27 julio, 2020

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