Luther Alonzo Counts

Mr. Luther Alonzo Counts Jr. departed this life March 15, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Mr. Counts was born June 13, 1937, in Sharon, PA., the son of Luther Counts Sr. and Madelyn Jackson Counts. He attended John Carol University and was a United States Army Reservist for over six years. He worked for Sherwin-Williams prior to working over 35 years at General Motors Lordstown where he spent the majority of those years as a Security Officer.

Mr. Counts was a former member of St. Columba Cathedral and loved his wife and family dearly. He loved traveling, entertaining family and friends, and being a perfectionist in a host of activities. Besides his wife, Wylene Counts, whom he married March 29, 1980, he is survived by his 4 daughters: Melissa Shaifer of San Francisco, CA, Shannon Counts of Boardman, OH, Dr. Terri (Curtis) Robinson of Rootstown, OH, and Shari Garner of Youngstown, OH; his brother Col. Clyde Counts of Tennessee; his grandchildren: Brian Shaifer, Drew Shaifer, Erica Hayden, Braxton Hymes, Morgan (Jeffrey) White, Dr. Summer W. Luckey, and Sydne' Robinson; his great grandchildren, Jade White and Khyrie Silcott; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by siblings, Shirley Williams and Marilyn Taylor.

Visitation will be Saturday March 23, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at Tabernacle Baptist Church with funeral services beginning at 10:00 AM. Services entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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