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Allen Costner Obituary
He was born Dec. 14, 1947, in Lincoln County, son of the late Grier Wayne Costner and Elizabeth Fowler Costner.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Sparrow Springs Baptist Church, 6147 Lewis Road, Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Gene Bates.
Mr. Costner is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Costner; son, Allen "Bubba" Costner Jr.; daughters, Tammy Begley, Charlene Costner, Laura Campbell, Allina Edwards, Samantha Costner; brothers, Grier "Gittle" Costner, Randy Costner, John Costner; sisters, Ewayne Blankenship, Eraine "Midge" Cooper, Elaine Wilson; 14 grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughter, Michelle Costner; brother, Dale Wayne Costner.
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Memories and Condolences
for Allen Costner
Ginny Boren Arnette
June 15, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Charlene Costner
July 19, 2017
You'll forever be in my heart, thank you for giving me life!! I love you!!
LINDA COOK
June 22, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad and grandad-He is gone on to look after Michelle-R.I.P
Rick McSwain
June 22, 2017
We are praying for you and all of your family, Dee.You will surely be missed by all whose lives you have touched.
Tena Hawes Smith
June 21, 2017
I just can't believe your gone...I have great memories of us all as children right up to being grown.. those good memories is what I will hold on to until we meet again..family is everything and I am so grateful to be your cousin..I'm gonna miss you!! You have amazing children that I know their gonna miss you.. I pray for comfort and strength for the family at this time.. rest in heavenly peace Dee!! I love you!!
Tammy Costner begley
June 21, 2017
Just can't believe today is the last day i will ever get to see my daddy's face in person and get to hug him and kiss him on his forehead .. all ive got now is memories and pictures . Daddy I love you and will miss u so much .. so didn't want to let u go we all still needed u here with us . Daddy keep watching over me u will always be in my heart and on my mind .. Rest easy daddy . #iwantmydaddyback.
Randy Tilson
June 21, 2017
Sorry Brother I hope to see you again across the river under the ol shade tree.
Melissa Simmons
June 21, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
June 21, 2017
bubba,tammy,charlene im so sorry to hear about your dad, if ya'll need anything just let me know i love all of you god bless ya'll i will be praying for ya'll
Michael Field
June 21, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. If yall need anything let me know.
Shannon Armstrong
June 21, 2017
Sorry for your loss!!
Bridgitt Adams
June 21, 2017
Charlene and Family I am so sorry for your loss of your father I didn't know him but the pictures I see him as a kind and loving man who loves his family and fishing I will keep you all in my prayers and in my heart May God Bless You all
GINNY ARNETTE
June 21, 2017
"Words cannot say how I feel" R.I.P. Dee and go fly High upon that mountain with your brother Dale (Critter) My thoughts and prayers go out to Everyone.
Dale Costner
June 21, 2017
May the memories of Uncle Dee and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. We pray that the love of God enfolds your family during this difficult time and that he helps heal this loss with the passage of time. May you all take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.
Love from Dale W. Costner II & Family.
Dwayne Justice
June 21, 2017
RIP DEE...
Janie Spencer
June 21, 2017
Brenda,may God comfort u and ur family in this time of sadness. Rhea and I will be praying for all. We love u!
Andrea Queen
June 21, 2017
Uncle Dee,
I still can't believe you are gone. But the good times all of us had will never be forgotten and treasured forever. My Prayers and condolences to the family.
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