Devaughn Eugene Counts, Ii

Gene Counts, 60, of Park Hills, passed away, September 8, 2015 at Jefferson Mercy in Crystal City. He was born June 1, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to the late DeVaughn Counts and Linda (Beard) Gibson. Gene later served his country in the United States Army. Gene was known as an excellent fielder of ground balls, which earned him the nickname "Scoop." He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lance Counts, one brother, Rick Counts; and step-mother, Sybil (Pritchett) Counts. Gene is survived by the man who raised him, Ed Gibson; two brothers, Bob (Teresa) Gibson and Vaugh Allen Counts; two sisters, Andrea Hurt and Vickie (Mark) Green; many nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Monday, September 14, 2015 from 11:00 AM to service time at 1:00 PM. Rev. Larry Allison will be officiating. Interment will follow at St. Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre, with full military honors. View tribute and share your memories and condolences at www.czboyer.com.