It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kevin Sean LeCount of Raleigh, NC at the UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh on Sunday, October 4, 2020 after a five-year battle with leukemia. Kevin was 3 days shy of his 47th birthday.
Kevin was born on October 7, 1973 in Metairie, LA. He was the son of James Kevin LeCount and the late Mary Francis Naquin, (nee Guidry). Kevin grew up in Bayou Gauche, LA. He graduated with honors from Hahnville (LA) High School and attended Louisiana State University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
Soon after leaving LSU, Kevin, a devout Democrat, moved to Tarboro, NC, where he worked as a political campaign manager for several candidates for public office. He moved to Raleigh in 2000, where he could better serve his clients. He was known for his steadfast approach to political campaigns, knocking on doors, writing campaign emails, but most importantly, his passion for helping people.
Kevin started working for the State Employee’s Association of North Carolina in 2006, where he played a pivotal role in establishing EMPAC, SEANC's political action committee, as a political force in North Carolina. He also built many strong relationships with members in his time with the association. He was remembered for his warm smile and quick wit, and his dogged approach to fighting for working families throughout his career. Kevin left SEANC in the fall of 2016 to focus on his battle with leukemia and raise his beloved son, Nathan. He bravely fought the disease just as he fought for SEANC members.
Kevin was a diehard LSU Tigers fan and a devoted supporter of the Who Dat Nation (New Orleans Saints). He was delighted by the Saints win in Super Bowl XLIV and LSU’s 2019 Undefeated National Championship Season. Kevin’s biggest frustration was that his father was a Conservative Republican and, try as he might, was never able to sway those conservative views.
Kevin did not let his career overshadow his passion and pride for his son, Nathan. Kevin was a Chief of Nathan’s Y Guides crew, President of the Lakemont Swim & Tennis Club where he avidly followed Nathan’s participation on the swim and tennis teams. They enjoyed attending church, camping, fishing, hiking and any activity that gave Kevin time with Nathan. Kevin was deeply religious and his faith in God never faltered throughout his lengthy ordeal with leukemia. He was a member of the Vestry for the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal in Raleigh.
Kevin is survived by his beloved husband and best friend, Adam G. Harmless (Raleigh, NC); son, Nathanael F. LeCount; father, James Kevin and mom, Elizabeth A. LeCount (Lumberton, MS); sister, Amanda L. LeCount, her fiancé, Alan B. Cisco (New Orleans, LA); stepbrother, John P. Wilson II, wife Christy (Purvis, MS); his beloved Aunt Cynthia L. LeCount (Metairie, LA); Uncle Darin and Aunt Laurie LeCount (Belle Chasse, LA); niece, Alissa M Stutzman, nephew, Aiden M Stutzman, niece, Reese E Wilson; and cousins, Sarah Franz and Logan E LeCount. He will be dearly missed by his extended family and many friends.
Kevin was predeceased by his Mother, Mary Francis Naquin; paternal grandparents, Elmer (Poppy) and Lucile (Gran) LeCount and his cherished pet dog, Jasmine.
A private memorial service will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal, 125 Hillsborough St. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:00 am. The family has arranged for services to be live streamed at the following link - https://youtu.be/c0yuC6h8fgY. We have provided a hyperlink to the recorded service below under Donations as well.
His remains will be entombed in the church columbarium immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, it was Kevin’s wish that memorial donations be made in his name to:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate or The Church of the Good Shepherd - http://www.cgs-raleigh.org/
Link for memories and condolences: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/raleigh-nc/kevin-lecount-9390041
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory, 300 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC.
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