James Edward Counts, 68

James Edward Counts, 68, of Syracuse, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born on March 19, 1953 to Kathleen Counts of Syracuse, Ohio and the late Victor Counts.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ida Counts; children, James (Crystal) Counts, Karrie (Jamie Norville) Counts, Brett (Karen) Counts; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Anita) Counts, Jeff Counts, Van (Paula) Counts, Kelly (Stephanie) Counts, Shannon (Scott) Dewolfe, Jason (Zorah) Counts, several nieces and nephews; and his mother, Kathleen Counts.

He is preceded in death by his father, Victor Counts; brother, Victor Counts; and grandson, Triston Counts.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 11 a.m.at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home with Pastor Duke Holbrook officiating. Burial will follow Letart Fall Cemetery in Letart, Ohio. Calling hours were held on Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 6-8 p.m.