Robert Stanley Counce
Robert Stanley Counce
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Born July 15, 1940, in Brantley County, he was the son of the late Marvin Lewis Counce and Ruth Thomas Waters. A proud graduate of Hoboken High School, Stan went on to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1961. During his service aboard the USS Newman K. Perry, he took part in the nation's first manned spaceflight mission and helped with the recovery of Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr.-an accomplishment he carried with quiet pride.
Stan was formerly employed by S&L Book Sales before realizing his dream of owning and operating his own bookstore, Bargain Books. He was a member of The Refinery, where he enjoyed volunteering for the church's food bank. He also served his community by volunteering at the Ware County voter polls. A devoted sports fan, Stan rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Georgia Bulldogs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Oglesby Counce, and his stepfather, George Waters.
He is survived by two daughters, Susan Clark of Waycross and Cynthia Clark of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren Candice Nepi (Michael) of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Ashley Smith (Chris) of Blackshear, and Dalton Basile of Waycross; his sister, Karen Waters Coe (Robby) of Panama City Beach, FL; nieces Brandi O'Neal (Brian) of Hoboken and Amber Norby of Waycross; and a special friend, Jerome Davis.
The family extends their deepest and most heartfelt appreciation to the wide network of loved ones who offered care, support, and compassion to Stan.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2025, at Music Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. that afternoon at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m. Monday at Douglas City Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by posting to the tribute wall at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
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