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Brannon Counts Obituary

A resident of Baton Rouge, he died on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. He was 32. Public viewing at Wilson-Woodale Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Service on Saturday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Dennis R. Hebert. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survivors include his fiancee, Cartice Ford; father, Mitchel Battley, Sr.; 3 daughters, D'Shaylen, Bre'Annon and Diana; 2 sons, D'Anthony and Brannon Counts, Jr.; 1 sister, Kenya Barrow; 3 brothers, Scourby Counts, Demond and Mitchel Battley, Jr. Arrangements by Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home. www.wilsonwooddalefh.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 16 to Jan. 19, 2013.
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It's been a long time since I saw you. 1997 was the year to be exact. You will be missed and always loved. RIP and bless your family.

Jessie Gray II

January 24, 2013

SENDING SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE COUNTS FAMILY. TO MY CUZ CARTICE MAY GOD BE WITH U THROUGH UR HEARTACHE ND PAIN. NO ONE KNW THE PAIN U GOIN THROUGH SO CONTINUE TO TK CARE OF URSELF ND UR KIDS. BRANNON WOULDNT WANT IT NO OTHER WAY....LOVE U CUZIN...LATOYA JACKSON ND FAMILY

January 20, 2013

RIP Cuz Imma Miss You!

shannon woods

January 19, 2013

Rest on classmate & old friend. You always kept that smile. May god continue to bless your family & loved ones with strength and comfort.

LaShonda Eisley

January 19, 2013

I'm sending my deepest sympathy to the family.i know that this is a very rough time for u all especially for the kids cause I know they don't really understand,to Catrice,U r a really nice person and I know that God is gonna be with and bless u all,just try to stay strong my girl,this is not the end,I know there is a blessing on its way.GOD BLESS U ALL,RIP MY GOOD FRIEND,BRANNON,U WILL B VERY MISSED.

Rhonda Jones

January 19, 2013

I only knew you from the shop and had the pleasure of cutting your hair. Although you didn't say much, when u came through, I will miss being graced with such a humble spirited person. I will miss seeing you and the boys coming by the shop... your family is in my prayers... with deepest sympathy...~ Shon

Shon

January 19, 2013

I'm going to miss you a lot all I can do is think about the old days when we was young and then we got older and had our own kids I never thought this day will come I'm going to miss you my brother LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!! BELFAIR!!!!!!!!

Rico Laborde

January 19, 2013

KONRICO Laborde

January 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

mary battley- derosin

January 19, 2013

With deepest sympathy

Timika Sparrow

January 18, 2013

May you rest in peace Brandon. You will be truly missed.

Jada Harris

January 18, 2013

Rest in peace my man. When we talked that day at 2:00, you told me to hold it down, I will my friend, I will. you will be greatly missed.

Landris Lundy/Kemp

January 18, 2013

From Both of US WITH HEARTFELT
SYMPATHY. JUST KNOWING THAT WE ARE THINKING OF YOU WITH SYMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING WILL SOMEHOW HELP TO GIVE YOU STRENGTH AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.LOVE LILLIE AND BRANDON MURRAY.

January 18, 2013

Brannon, I don't know where to start. First I was in great somber, but now since I've seen this photo of you, its lighten me up and made me smile. We first met in the bottom on Georgia St. by Mrs. Sparrow's house. we were like 7-8 yrs of age. Ike, you and myself played basketball together down the street in Pierre's yard. Ike was younger than us, but he had skills. Funny how far we go back to single digit age. You hated to not win. "Funny" Losing wasn't in your vocabulary even as a child. That stuck with you until you resting day. Throughout the years as we grew older we began to not see much of each other. Our paths took us in different directions. Recently we caught back up with one another and shared a lot of our life experiences. As young men we shared a lot of point of views. We even liked some of the same cars, etc... Throughout all you told me you've been through, you stated something that reminded me of the younger Brannon I used shoot street ball with. You stated that you refuse to be defeated. I smiled and was like boy you've never changed. You complimented me on my accomplishments and we exchanged numbers. We were suppose to hangout on a few occasions recently, but we have a chance to. Brannon you said to me, Reese giving up is not an option in life dog. You said keep your head up and keep it moving. Brannon as I reflect while signing your guest book, I'm holding it down just as you said. In closing B, you are the victorious one in my book, you've won dude. You're a winner. There's not too many people you've come across in your lifetime that can say anything less of you. You've touched many Sleep on my brother until we all meet again. I love you & your family from all angles as we discussed and that will never change. That's my word!!

Love Maurice

Maurice Follins

January 18, 2013

May your family be in our prayers during this emotional time

Andrea Veals

January 18, 2013

I remember the day you were born. Your mom was my favorite person in the world. I adored her as a little girl. She was six years older than me but she always allowed me to hang around her and her friends. I was honored when she said that I could be your Godmother. You had that big head and huge smile. I nicknamed you "TANK" and you became my Tank for life. There was always that special bond with us. It didn't matter how long the time between our talks or visits; the love was always there. Your face would light up when you saw me and it warmed my heart because you were my Tank. Over the past several months I saw more and more of you. You were hanging with your cousins, Nine, Louis, Marlon, Nine, Kena...just hanging in the Bottom. You showed up late for Nine's celebration; but you made it before we left and never stopped smiling. You showed up for Aunt Frankie's repast and never stopped smiling. Everyone had left Christmas night but the bell rings and there is Tank! I was so happy to see you, smiling. You told me that you wanted to get into the insurance business when I got the company going and I couldn't wait to make it happen for you. I will get that company going, Tank. Hopefully, someday one of your kids will do what you intended there. I am sure going to miss my Tank. I loved you so much. Rest my baby. Until we meet again...Nanny

Sabrina Green

January 18, 2013

Raven Silas

January 18, 2013

You were like an uncle to me and it still hasn't set in that I will be burying you in a few days. You are extremely missed , may you Rest in Peace. we love you!

Raven Silas

January 18, 2013

u will be truely missed

catina white

January 17, 2013

May God bless and strengthen you all.

Macsene Lloyd

January 17, 2013

Im so sorry for your loss,I loved him like he was my own.Your brother Ray will miss you so will I.

Ann Wicks

January 17, 2013

With deepest sympathy

D Hutchison

January 17, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss of a wonderful person. May God bless you and give you comfort.

c j

January 17, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Savitri"Ms. Vikki"Norman & Family

January 17, 2013

Counts, all I keep asking myself is why!?! I will always remember seeing you smile when you came downtown. I will remember the words you told me "you will make some man proud one day". All the things you said to me when I was down and out I remember. I remember the good and the bad. You are resting now and I miss you dearly friend. Keep that smile on your face and keep blessing overs just like you did down here on this earthly land. Love you friend!!!!

Suga

January 17, 2013

My condolences: Brannon is in God's memory. May God sustain uou during your grief. "Cast your burden" upon him during this difficult time.

Donner Fontenot

January 17, 2013

You are truly missed!!May God bless your Family..

Gaytha Gilmore

January 16, 2013

We gonna miss u dude,you was a great big hearted person..I will keep your family in my prayers !'n

Gaytha Gilmore

January 16, 2013

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