Meryl Gale

Counts

Meryl Gale Counts son of the late Hazel Irene Hudson Counts and Wilburn Counts Sr. was born in Ellington, Missouri, on August 12, 1947. He departed this life at his residence in O'Fallon, Missouri, on September 14, 2015, at the age of 68.

On July 15, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri, Gale was united in marriage to Judy Waltman and to this union two daughters were born. Gale was a Veteran of the United States Army, and he was employed at Boeing Aircraft for 45 years. His hobbies included deer hunting, riding four wheelers, spending time outdoors and boat riding. Gale's greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Gale was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Wilburn Counts Jr.

Gale is survived by his wife, Judy Counts of O'Fallon, Missouri, two daughters, Angela Gail McCarty of DeSoto, Missouri, Dawn Daniels and husband Dewey of Foristell, Missouri, three grandchildren, Drew, Delaney and Dylan, one great-grandchild, Dakota, one brother, Carroll "Carl" Counts and wife Virginia of Republic, Missouri, and one sister, LaFern "Fern" Smith and husband Donald of Lesterville, Missouri. Gale will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.


Visitation: Friday, September 18th 4 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Saturday, September 19th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Jim Stewart

Burial: RLDS Cemetery

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association