David Laurence "Dave" LeCount , age 79 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief decline in health.  He was born July 9, 1944 in Bristol, Indiana, the son of Laurence and Roma (Cole) LeCount.  David was a 1963 graduate of Bristol High School.  He worked in production at Delco Remy in Anderson for 32 years and retired in 2003.  Dave married Carolyn J. Hook on December 5, 1964 and they shared over 50 years of marriage together and raising their sons before her passing in 2015.

David and Carolyn were longtime members of the Community Church of Frankton (formerly the Frankton United Methodist Church) and also former members of Grace Baptist Church in Elwood.  He was a member of U.A.W. #662 in Anderson and had been a leader in the Madison County 4-H program for many years when their sons were active.  Dave enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting antiques of all kinds.  When he was young, he especially enjoyed helping his father on the family farm, and he remained connected to farming as a member of the local farm bureau.  He also owned a tree trimming business for many years.  Dave was known for his outgoing, friendly nature with everyone he met.  He loved talking with anyone about just about anything.  Dave enjoyed numerous family vacations and loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed, but his family is comforted knowing he has been reunited with Carolyn in Heaven.

Dave's family includes son, Benjamin (Lisa) LeCount of Albany; 5 grandchildren, Ashley LeCount (Matt Ralston), Cody LeCount, Anna LeCount, Taylor McCreery, and Olivia McCreery; two great-grandchildren, Makiah LeCount and Kamden Whitesel; sister-in-law, Marie (Richard) Symmes of Anderson; nieces and nephew, Scott Benton, Luanne Conner, and Alisa Briones.  Dave was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lavonne Benton.

A funeral service celebrating Dave's life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Pastor Bob Preusz of the Community Church of Frankton, officiating.  Burial will follow in Forrestville Cemetery in rural Summitville.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Morrisett Center Food Pantry through the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.copherfeslermay.com.