Obituary of Walter Counts

Walter Thomas Counts, was born January 5, 1968 to Angelinn Revell Counts and Walter Dryden Counts. He was the 2nd child of three raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began his education at Henry Charles Lea Elementary and continued his high school education at the Creative and Performing Arts where he majored in Vocal Music. Walter loved to sing and was a member of the Philadelphia Boys Choir and the Academy Boys Choir. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University, His Masters from the University of Wilmington, and he was one class shy of receiving his Doctorate from Walden University. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1989. After attending college, he was a teacher for the Camden School District for 21 years. He taught and mentored countless children throughout his tenure but most recently he educated the children of Cooper B Hatch. In July 1995 he was united in Marriage to Angela Clark and from that union God blessed him with two children Jordan and Jason Counts. Walter and Angie were married 21 years where they resided in Pennsauken, NJ. In 1996 Walter was baptized and received Christ as his personal and only savior at Holy Cross Baptist Church. In 2008 he became a member of First Baptist Church of Delair NJ and sang on the men’s choir. Walt was a proud Kappa Man and was initiated into his beloved fraternity at the Pennsylvania State University Chapter, The Delta Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi on March 27, 1992. He loved spending time with his frat brothers at any opportunity, and with his ebullient personality, was always remembered by EVERY brother who fellowshipped with him. Walter trails his legacy of life to his Wife, Angela Clark Counts, His two children, Jordan and Jason Counts. His Parents Angelinn Counts and Step-Father Joseph Dennis. His brother Robert Counts (Marlena) and his Sister Gail Counts-Pease (Mark L. Pease Sr.) Father in Law – Lawrence Clark, Mother in Law – Yvonne Clark, 4 Sister in Laws - Kisha, Antoinette, Lauren, and Nicole. Walter was loved by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by: His father Walter Dryden Counts. His Grandmothers Frances Revell and Gladys Counts.