Nicholas Ryan Counts

Nicholas Ryan Counts, age 11, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Saturday, May 25, 2013. He was born on June 17, 2001. He was a student at Maury Middle School and a member of the football team. Nicholas was an active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church youth group. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Jeff and Penny Counts; his grandmother, Mary E. Counts; his siblings, Melissa Counts, Chad Lauderdale, Charles Counts, Chris Counts, and Misty Counts; four nephews and three nieces, Gabriel Lauderdale, Michael Lauderdale, Keeley Counts, Aisling Counts, Maliah Counts, Cailyn Counts, Neriah Counts; and a host of extended family. Nicholas is predeceased by his grandparents, William Charles Counts, Hershal Wright, and Eva Wright. God gave us a blessing when Nicholas joined our family. He taught us so much about life. He had a smile that would light up a room and warm your heart. He was sincere and caring of everyone he met. He was an inspiration and a hero to his family and to others. Nicholas was so full of life and loved life. Just shy of his twelfth birthday he went to be with Granddaddy and Jesus. Nicholas, we are so glad that Jesus sent you to live at our houseÂ?you know why? ItÂ?s true. A memorial service celebrating the life of Nicholas Ryan Counts will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 6:00pm at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Joey Manis officiating. Family will receive friends Saturday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm prior to services at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE