Michael counts, son of the late Vera Mae counts and albert Johnson, was born on Mdarch 8, 1957. He departed this life on January 17, 2011. He received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. He worked various jobs throughout his life. City Food Market on North Avenue and Druid Hill Avenue, was his last job where he was a Meat Cutter. Michael made many friends throughout his life and had a fun-loving spirit- always smiling. He had two daughters, Shana counts and LaWanda Counts whom he loved dearly. He leaves to mourn; his father, Albert Johnson; stepmother, Alice Johnson; two daughters, Shana and Lawanda Counts; five grandchildren, Antwaan Mosley, Dasheem Norris, Jakira Quarles, Deontae Quarles and Alayja Reynolds; two sisters and three brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends.