George M. Counts, Sr., 87, of Brunswick, died Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Hospice of The Golden Isles. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11AM in Palmetto Cemetery with Elder Bill Mullis officiating. Born February 15, 1927 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late George M. and Mabel H. Counts, he was a lifelong resident of Glynn County and retired from Hercules after 42 years of service. Mr. Counts was WWII Veteran serving in the Merchant Marines. He was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed fishing, hunting , working in his flower garden and traveling. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Ouida Counts of Brunswick, a sister, Judy Dent and husband Lewis of Waverly, two sons, George Counts and wife Shellie, and Jeff Counts and wife Janet, all of Brunswick, grandchildren, Betsie Counts Baracz and husband Tim, Jeffery Counts and wife Marie, Jason Counts and wife Amy, and Jody Counts and wife Joanna, great grandchildren, Blake Counts, Will Counts, Anna Counts, Emma Counts, Allison Counts, McKayla Baracz, and Colton Baracz.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of The Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com
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