Lonnie Loyd Counts, age 80, of Flintville, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville, TN. He was born July 21, 1945, to the Late H.H. “Son” and Margie Counts. He was raised in the Flintville Community and worked at Arnold Air Force Base Station as an electrician for 34 years until his retirement.
He is survived by his two daughters; Angie (Randall) Stephens of Flintville, and Tammy (Jamey) Quick of Elora; step-daughter Christi (Ricky) Howell of Fayetteville; six grandchildren; Adrianna (Brett) Harris, Alisha (Jake) McNeal, Bailey (Ty) Durham, Colton Quick, Andrew (Katie) Howell, and Taylor Howell; and ten great grandchildren; Silas Stephens, Chip Harris, Mack McNeal, Eleanor Harris, Clay McNeal, Piper Durham, Lane McNeal, Miriam Harris, Boone McNeal, and Maggie Harris. He is also survived by one brother Barkley (Judy) Counts of Flintville and one sister Marie (David) Walker of Pelham, AL; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Lonnie was preceded in death by his wife JoDean Counts, and first wife and mother of Angie and Tammy, Brenda “Gail” Counts.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Josh Moran and Bobby Plunkett officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 PM until 7 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lonnie Loyd Counts.
8 Comments To "Lonnie Loyd Counts"
#1 Comment By Karen Gilliam On March 4, 2026 @ 1:51 pm
May you all find comfort in knowing Lonnie is free from sickness and suffering and surrounded by those he loved and missed so much. He will surely be missed.
#2 Comment By Debbie Morris On March 4, 2026 @ 1:51 pm
So sorry. Lonnie was so sweet. Always had a smile on his face. Praying for all the family. 😪🙏🏻✝️
#3 Comment By Judy Stafford On March 4, 2026 @ 2:38 pm
To Lonnie’s family, I’m so sorry to hear about Lonnie’s passing. He was a true friend to a lot of people. He was so good to go visit the sick, I know he visited Lee V Horton a lot,his visits were comforting to him.
Rest in peace Lonnie 🙏
Judy
#4 Comment By Betty Koonce On March 4, 2026 @ 2:50 pm
Tammy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. The family has been through so much lately. Thoughts and prayers for you and all your family.
#5 Comment By Sue Grammer Cary On March 4, 2026 @ 5:44 pm
Lonnie was a very close friend to my parents. My Dad, Fred Grammer spent many happy days with Lonnie . Dad always looked forward to Lonnie visits during his sickness. After Dad passed Lonnie would visit my Mom Lucille at the nursing home . My prayers are with the family that he loved dearly. Our loss is Heaven gain . One of God’s very best.
#6 Comment By Kathy Shelton On March 5, 2026 @ 4:33 pm
Lonnie Was Truly A Friend That Could Never Be Replaced. He Visited My Husband And Family For Ten Years Or More. You Girls Are In My Prayers . My Heart Aches For His Whole Family. May God Hold All You Close At This Time.
#7 Comment By Frank Baker On March 7, 2026 @ 12:47 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of Lonnie. He and I go back a long ways together. You and your family will be in my prayers.
#8 Comment By Linda Williams On March 7, 2026 @ 3:45 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Lonnie was always so full of life! He will be missed.