Walter Edward Counts

Walter Edward Counts, 67, of Dayton, passed away on August 30, 2019 at Sentara-RMH Medical Center. He had not been in good health for one and half years. He was born on July 27, 1952 in Harrisonburg and was to the son of the late Gilbert and Mabel Showalter Counts. Walter lived his entire life in the Spring Creek area. He was a graduate of Turner Ashby High School and had been employed with Rockingham Precast. He enjoyed hunting and was a very hard working man. On February 14, 1981, he married the former Charlene Life Caracofe, who survives. He is also survived by son, Robert Counts and wife, Sandy, of Clover Hill, daughter, Stacie Counts of McGaheysville, sons, Christopher and Charles Caracofe both of Mt. Solon, daughter, Amanda Teter and his favorite son-in-law, Dusty, of Bridgewater; grandchildren, Brooklyn, Zach, Jacob, Gracie Mae and Drew; great grandson, Landon; brothers, Winston and George Counts; sisters, Shelia Shifflett and Jenell Sipos; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Counts and his stepmother, Carolyn Counts. A funeral service will be held 3 pm, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Pastor Margaret Michael officiating. Burial will be in Weavers Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family would like to thank the Hahn Cancer Center staff, Palliative Care Staff and 2nd floor staff at Sentara-RMH; a special thanks to Dr. Robinson and Dr. King. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hahn Cancer Center, c/o RMH Foundation, 2010 Health Campus Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.