Billy Counts

Billy Grover Counts, 76, passed away on March 24, 2021 at DePaul Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1945 to Luther 'Boots' & Lorene (Dilks) Counts in Greenfield. He was retired from the Alton Glass Works and was a deckhand on the Mississippi Queen.

He is survived by his children: Tracy (Terry Joe Sr.) Wray, Jane (Shenan) Stephens both of Fieldon, Sherri Angel of White Hall, David (Cheri) Hyink and Charles (Nichol) Hyink of Carrollton; his grandchildren: Ethan, Eli, Amy, Tiffany, Shanon, Charleigh Mae, Calvin, Caiden, Claire-Bear, Devin and MaKenzy; great-grandchildren: Adalynn, Kingston, Urijah, Lucy Lou, Isaiah, Paisley, Madelynn and Hunter;  sister: Mary Werner of Fieldon; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Judith Counts, siblings: Joyce Martin, Wanda Counts, Bobby Counts, Charlie Counts, Linda Counts, Gary Counts, June Kay Counts, Larry Counts and Freddie Counts.

He was a kind soul to everyone he met, he loved living the simple life while enjoying his family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm at his sister Mary's house at 306 N. Second Street, Fieldon, IL. 62031.