Dr. Robert H Countess, 67
Died March 18, 2005
Dr. Robert H. Countess, 67, of Toney, son of the late, Parks and Kathleen Countess, died Friday, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Elda; children, Timothy, Stephen, Keith, Sharon, Laura, Becky; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy of Germantown, Tenn.,; and brother, Billy of Jay, Fla.
Known as Bob to most, he graduated from Huntsville High School in 1955. After three years in the Army, he began his lifelong learning by studying at Bob Jones University where he received his bachelor's degree in religion and English, master's degree in Religion, and Ph.D. in New Testament Greek. He also received an M.L.S. in Humanities and Philosophy from Georgetown University, and studied at numerous other universities. Receiving his ordination in 1965, he was the pastor of churches in New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia, and Alabama. He served as Chaplain at Redstone Arsenal from 1980 to 1984, served in the Alabama National Guard, and retired from the U.S. Army as Captain in 1997.
He was a college professor, lecturer, and published author. His zest for learning and adventure took him around the world where he taught and lectured in the Netherlands, Ukraine, Australia, South Africa, and throughout Europe. His extracurricular interests led him to help found the Prince William Elders Soccer Club in Manassas, Va., and he was instrumental in founding the Huntsville Adult Soccer League. He was also an active member of the North Alabama Table Tennis Club, and twice represented the state of Alabama at the U.S. Senior Olympics. He enthusiastically enjoyed and lived life to its fullest.
Among his passions were traveling, old French cars, table tennis, and soccer. He touched so many lives and was willing to help anyone in need.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Countess, Randy Linam, Jason Byrd, Patrick Moran, Scott Uptain, Parvez Siddiqi. Honorary pallbearer will be John Gaston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Laughlin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at the funeral chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Family Care of Madison County.
Originally published in the Huntsville Times on Sunday, March 20, 2005
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Died March 18, 2005
Dr. Robert H. Countess, 67, of Toney, son of the late, Parks and Kathleen Countess, died Friday, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Elda; children, Timothy, Stephen, Keith, Sharon, Laura, Becky; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy of Germantown, Tenn.,; and brother, Billy of Jay, Fla.
Known as Bob to most, he graduated from Huntsville High School in 1955. After three years in the Army, he began his lifelong learning by studying at Bob Jones University where he received his bachelor's degree in religion and English, master's degree in Religion, and Ph.D. in New Testament Greek. He also received an M.L.S. in Humanities and Philosophy from Georgetown University, and studied at numerous other universities. Receiving his ordination in 1965, he was the pastor of churches in New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia, and Alabama. He served as Chaplain at Redstone Arsenal from 1980 to 1984, served in the Alabama National Guard, and retired from the U.S. Army as Captain in 1997.
He was a college professor, lecturer, and published author. His zest for learning and adventure took him around the world where he taught and lectured in the Netherlands, Ukraine, Australia, South Africa, and throughout Europe. His extracurricular interests led him to help found the Prince William Elders Soccer Club in Manassas, Va., and he was instrumental in founding the Huntsville Adult Soccer League. He was also an active member of the North Alabama Table Tennis Club, and twice represented the state of Alabama at the U.S. Senior Olympics. He enthusiastically enjoyed and lived life to its fullest.
Among his passions were traveling, old French cars, table tennis, and soccer. He touched so many lives and was willing to help anyone in need.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Countess, Randy Linam, Jason Byrd, Patrick Moran, Scott Uptain, Parvez Siddiqi. Honorary pallbearer will be John Gaston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Laughlin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at the funeral chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Family Care of Madison County.
Originally published in the Huntsville Times on Sunday, March 20, 2005
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Dr. Robert H Countess, 67
Died March 18, 2005
Dr. Robert H. Countess, 67, of Toney, son of the late, Parks and Kathleen Countess, died Friday, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Elda; children, Timothy, Stephen, Keith, Sharon, Laura, Becky; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy of Germantown, Tenn.,; and brother, Billy of Jay, Fla.
Known as Bob to most, he graduated from Huntsville High School in 1955. After three years in the Army, he began his lifelong learning by studying at Bob Jones University where he received his bachelor's degree in religion and English, master's degree in Religion, and Ph.D. in New Testament Greek. He also received an M.L.S. in Humanities and Philosophy from Georgetown University, and studied at numerous other universities. Receiving his ordination in 1965, he was the pastor of churches in New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia, and Alabama. He served as Chaplain at Redstone Arsenal from 1980 to 1984, served in the Alabama National Guard, and retired from the U.S. Army as Captain in 1997.
He was a college professor, lecturer, and published author. His zest for learning and adventure took him around the world where he taught and lectured in the Netherlands, Ukraine, Australia, South Africa, and throughout Europe. His extracurricular interests led him to help found the Prince William Elders Soccer Club in Manassas, Va., and he was instrumental in founding the Huntsville Adult Soccer League. He was also an active member of the North Alabama Table Tennis Club, and twice represented the state of Alabama at the U.S. Senior Olympics. He enthusiastically enjoyed and lived life to its fullest.
Among his passions were traveling, old French cars, table tennis, and soccer. He touched so many lives and was willing to help anyone in need.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Countess, Randy Linam, Jason Byrd, Patrick Moran, Scott Uptain, Parvez Siddiqi. Honorary pallbearer will be John Gaston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Laughlin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at the funeral chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Family Care of Madison County.
Originally published in the Huntsville Times on Sunday, March 20, 2005
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Died March 18, 2005
Dr. Robert H. Countess, 67, of Toney, son of the late, Parks and Kathleen Countess, died Friday, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Elda; children, Timothy, Stephen, Keith, Sharon, Laura, Becky; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy of Germantown, Tenn.,; and brother, Billy of Jay, Fla.
Known as Bob to most, he graduated from Huntsville High School in 1955. After three years in the Army, he began his lifelong learning by studying at Bob Jones University where he received his bachelor's degree in religion and English, master's degree in Religion, and Ph.D. in New Testament Greek. He also received an M.L.S. in Humanities and Philosophy from Georgetown University, and studied at numerous other universities. Receiving his ordination in 1965, he was the pastor of churches in New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia, and Alabama. He served as Chaplain at Redstone Arsenal from 1980 to 1984, served in the Alabama National Guard, and retired from the U.S. Army as Captain in 1997.
He was a college professor, lecturer, and published author. His zest for learning and adventure took him around the world where he taught and lectured in the Netherlands, Ukraine, Australia, South Africa, and throughout Europe. His extracurricular interests led him to help found the Prince William Elders Soccer Club in Manassas, Va., and he was instrumental in founding the Huntsville Adult Soccer League. He was also an active member of the North Alabama Table Tennis Club, and twice represented the state of Alabama at the U.S. Senior Olympics. He enthusiastically enjoyed and lived life to its fullest.
Among his passions were traveling, old French cars, table tennis, and soccer. He touched so many lives and was willing to help anyone in need.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Countess, Randy Linam, Jason Byrd, Patrick Moran, Scott Uptain, Parvez Siddiqi. Honorary pallbearer will be John Gaston.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Laughlin Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at the funeral chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Family Care of Madison County.
Originally published in the Huntsville Times on Sunday, March 20, 2005
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