Steven Lee Counts- 69
Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Dorothy Jean Counts and the late Billy Charles Counts on February 21, 1956, in Moody Field Air Force Base, Georgia. Steven had a deep passion for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and he was a devoted fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. Along with his father he is preceded in death by his stepson, Damon Ford, sister; Kimberly Counts, brother in- law; Eddie Dent.
Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Becky Counts of Lakeland, Georgia; son, Jason Counts of Maryland; daughters and sons in law: Megan Sasser (Bradd) of Appling, Georgia and Jessica Anderson (Ben) of North Augusta, South Carolina; step children: Neal Ford (Angie) of Ray City, Georgia and Colton Ford of Nashville, Georgia; mother, Dorothy Counts of Henrico, Virginia; sister, Stephanie Martin (Tim) of Goochland, Virginia; grandchildren: Finnleigh Sasser, Luke Sasser, Brand Sasser, Cal Anderson, and Eddie Anderson; step grandchildren: Jaden Ford, Bruce Ford, Ansley Ford, Jace Ford, and Troy Ford; brother and sister in Law; Ricky Dent (Cheri) of Lakeland, Georgia, Best Friends, like brothers; Bob Roquemore and Lark Keene and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
As per his wishes he will be cremated. A farewell service held will be held at a later date. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at
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. The Counts family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.