OBITUARY
Walter Edward Counts
July 27, 1952 – August 30, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Lindsey Funeral Homes
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.
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FAMILY
- Charlene Life Caracofe Counts Wife
- Robert Counts & wife, Sandy Son & Daughter-in-law
- Stacie Counts Daughter
- Christopher Caracofe Son
- Charles Caracofe Son
- Amanda Teter & Favorite Son-in-law, Dusty Daughter & Favorite Son-in-law
- Brooklyn, Zach, Jacob, Gracie Mae & Drew Grandchildren
- Landon - Great Grandson
- Winston Counts Brother
- George Counts Brother
- Shelia Shifflett Sister
- Jenell Sipos Sister
- A Number Of Nieces & Nephews
- Mabel Showalter Counts Mother (deceased)
- Gilbert Counts Father (deceased)
- Keith Counts Brother (deceased)
- Carolyn Counts Step-Mother (deceased)
PALLBEARERS
- Dusty Teter Active Pallbearer
- Ray Miller Active Pallbearer
- Bobby Michael Active Pallbearer
- Michael Budd Active Pallbearer
- Wade Robertson Active Pallbearer
- Russell Whitmer Active Pallbearer
- Robert Counts Honorary Pallbearer
- Christopher Caracofe Honorary Pallbearer
- Charles Caracofe Honorary Pallbearer
DONATIONS
- Hahn Cancer Center c/o RMH Foundation, 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
Past Services
Wednesday,
September 04, 2019
Visitation
Wednesday,
September 04, 2019
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