Harold Kermit Counts, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully in Alpena, MI on February 13, 2008. A resident of Livonia, MI for 42 years and Alpena for 3 years, he loved his time here. Born December 9, 1921 on Nealy Ridge in Dickenson County, VA. He was the second of four children of Lawrence and Maxie Counts.

His beloved wife Mayme Lee preceded him in death, as did his brother Lawrence, Jr., his sister Mabel Anderson (Doc) and his son (Lawrence Gregory). He is the dear brother of Fern Taylor (Herb) and the loving father of H. Kermit Counts, Jr. (Karen), Garen Lea Foust (David) and Suzanne Adams (Steve). He has 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Alpha Baptist Church in Livonia, MI for 44 years. Harold was awarded the Silver Star for heroism during combat while in the 6th Armored Division during WWII. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A loving father and devoted husband, he was a gift for all of us from our Savior.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the 2nd floor and ICU staff at the Alpena Regional Medical Center. Everyone was so kind and caring. Thank you to the E-wing staff at the Alpena Tendercare on Long Rapids Road in Alpena for your kindness and compassion during this difficult time.

Services at Fred Wood Funeral Home, 36100 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI. Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the services at 4:30 p.m. with the Reverend Benson L. Kern and Pastor Carlton Young officiating.

Interment: Rural Hill Cemetery, Northville, MI