David L. Costley

Just last week I went through Mayview on my way to St. Joe and went past the old shop. Immediately my Herat was in my throat and tears welled up in my eyes. Of course the wealth of memories of the times Dave and I spent together came flooding back. And if you know Dave as well as I did you know that I smiled and laughed a lot. Dave and I would argue and fight (good naturedly) like two little kids. One night at St. Joe while shooting skeet, a stranger went into the clubhouse and told the...

Condolences to Deena, Trish and Mike. You lost one of the best. Dave was one of the most generous people I've known. Like so many others posting here, he took me in and gave me direction. He was available for sage advice with a laugh and always kept you grounded. I'm truly grateful for all he did for me. He used his connections to get me a great job that brought me back to CU for just a little longer. For the trips to the velodrome in Indy, dog sitting Oreilly (Dan Verner the dog), bumper...

Dave was truly one of a kind. Growing up Dave provided a much needed haven for me and many of my friends. He helped me in so many ways, and I will always remember him fondly. He was always there to lend a hand or give me a good kick in the rear when needed. He could be gruff on the outside, but truly had a heart of gold. He looked after our large group of young bike riders like a father. He had a big influence on me and so many others at an important time in our lives. I will miss you...

So sorry to hear of Dave´s passing much too soon. I knew him when i was a cyclist and student in CU in the late 80´s and early 90´s when he ran the Wild Thang bike shop. He was a very friendly person with a lot of different interests that he turned into successful businesses. I think he was a race car mechanic before he came to CU, then got into BMX, road and track cycling, mountain biking, and then shooting sports and a gun shop. Beneath his seemingly gruff exterior i think he was a kind...

Dave was a treasure to the cycling community in Illinois. Kind hearted and generous to the core. Many lives were enriched, including mine, through his generosity of spirit, sponsorship and friendship.

I met Dave in 2008 when i moved back to Urbana and discovered his gun shop in Mayview. Being Retired Army, I wanted to start getting into big caliber firearms. Over the next 14 years Dave became a friend and mentor as to which guns I should buy and I loved hanging out at his shop with that beautiful dog Gus. I was shocked to hear of his passing but I know, as a pastor, he and Gus are together forever with the Lord. So until we meet again for eternity, I will miss a great friend and be...

Dave was one of a kind for sure. He did mean allot to the C-U cycling scene of the late 80´s. So many good times with Costley, Barnet bros, Petty, Fritz, Siemens´. He made C-U and those around him better. Missed already!

Thank you for your years of professional and knowledgeable services..bought my first semiautomatic 9mm from your shop..thank you Dave! You´ll be missed!

Rest in Peace Dave! You're were one of the very best. You were a father figure and a mentor for many young men. You had a remarkable warmness of heart. You will be missed and never forgotten.