Richard D. Counts passed away at the age of 49, September 21, 2004. He is survived by Carol; his sons, Billy, Shawn, and Louis Counts; daughter, Autumn Counts; mother, Renee Chilton; brother, Bobby Counts; sister, Sandi; and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Counts. A rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:00 P.M., Newcomer Family Funeral Home, East Metro Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, 10:00 A.M., St. Pius Tenth Catholic Church. Interment to follow at St. Simeon Cemetery.