Jimmy Ray Counts

Jimmy Ray Counts, 80, of Prosperity, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on January 28, 1939 in Prosperity, he was a son of the late C.B. “Red” Counts and Nell Long Counts. He was a US Army veteran, a graduate of Furman University and retired from Shakespeare Composite Structures. Mr. Counts was a very active member of Bethel Baptist Church where he had been involved with many church activities and committees over his lifetime including 35 years as treasurer.

He is survived by a sister, Rachel Counts of Prosperity; brothers, Wayne B. (Mary Grace) Counts of Americus, GA, Gene L. Counts and Von L. Counts both of Prosperity and a number of nieces and nephews including Alice Counts and Ronald B. (Gina) Counts both of whom were reared in the home and great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church by the Rev. Mike Townsend. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2503 Bethel Church Road, Prosperity, SC 29127.