George W. Counts

GEORGE W. COUNTS, 91, beloved husband of Betty Beatty Counts, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     A native of Newberry, SC, George was a son of the late Maebelle Hawkins Counts and Henry Olin Counts, Sr.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II.  He lived in Aiken since 1952 and was a Metrologist at the Savannah River Site for 47 years, where he retired from DuPont and Westinghouse.  George was a devoted member of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church.

     Survivors, in addition to his wife, Betty, include a son, James Randall Counts (Cherry), Greenville, SC; three granddaughters, Amy E. Counts, Lexington, SC, Nicole C. Keeter, Ft. Mill, SC, Star Counts, Wagener, SC; five grandchildren; a step-daughter, Cile Cormier (Marshall), San Marcos, TX; a step-son, Matt Weaver, San Marcos, TX.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, George Michael Counts and a brother, Henry Olin Counts, Jr.

     The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon, March 14^th beginning at 2 o’clock in the Chapel of the Holy Apostles at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church.  The funeral service will follow at 3 o’clock with The Rev. Grant B. Wiseman officiating.  Interment will follow in the churchyard.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the church.

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC