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Douglas Counts Obituary
Evansville - Douglas "Doug" Fredrick Counts, 67, of Henderson, KY passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2020. He was born in Evansville, on October 11, 1952.
Doug enlisted and served in the Marines from 1969 to 1972. He retired from AutoZone after 14 years as a Regional Maintenance Supervisor. Doug was a devoted father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Vera Counts; brother, Frank Edward Counts, Jr.
Doug is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cindy (Hall) Counts; daughter, Joy Ries (Eric) of Henderson; granddaughters, Madison Ries and Hayden Ries; sisters, Marilyn Hufnagel (Ken), Tracey Baize (Mike) and Lee Ann Lutz; brothers-in-law, Walter and Thomas Hall, Kevin Cartwright; sisters-in-law, Rose Veach and Nikki Haynes (Brett); nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 at Alexander West Chapel with burial to follow in Alexander Memorial Park
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
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Marcia Sturm
June 4, 2021
It sure does not feel like it has been a year since the Lord has called you home! I know you are surely missed by your family and friends and will be loved forever!
Marcia Sturm
Michael
June 10, 2020
Hi Cindy, I lived down the street from Doug and Frank, we attended elementary school together. I ran into Doug while he worked at the car dealership in Henderson. He was same person that I remember a good person. Sorry for your loss
Marcia Sturm
June 9, 2020
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss,. At this time and always may God wrap his comforting arms around you and your family ....we as your Bingo Family are here whenever you need us! Love and prayers for you and your family!!
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