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Richard Costner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 10, 2008.

GREENSBORO — Richard "Rick" H. Costner, Jr., 46, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 8, 2008, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 11, at Forbis & Dick North Elm Chapel with Rev. John Jarman officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery.

A Guilford County native, Rick was born November 17, 1961. He was a graduate of Northeast Guilford High School where he was a member of the varsity football, wrestling, and baseball teams, and he attended Elon University. Rick trained in the martial arts style of Pai Lum under master Steve Matthews. He was formerly employed by PBM Graphics.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lynda Norwood Costner, and daughter, Sabrina Dawn Costner.

Rick is survived by his wife, Crissy Costner; his grandmother, Virginia Norwood; step daughter, Brandy Petty; several aunts and uncles and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday evening, August 10, at Forbis & Dick North Elm Chapel.

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August 23, 2008

Lacie posted to the memorial.

August 17, 2008

Sam Grundman posted to the memorial.

August 15, 2008

Sandee Montgomery-Jones posted to the memorial.

17 Entries

Lacie

August 23, 2008

Crissy,
Words can not express how I feel for you right now. Rick and I have had so many laughs over the past years. Think about all the good and try not to think of the bad or rough times. I love you.

Sam Grundman

August 17, 2008

Chrissy,
We have never met but I went to Northeast High School with Ricky.
We rode the same bus also and I remember like yesterday how he always made a long boring ride to school fun.
In school, he was liked by everyone that came in contact with him.
He was a unique person that has touched alot of lives.
I am deeply sorry for your lost.

Sandee Montgomery-Jones

August 15, 2008

Chrissy, You don't know me, but, I went to school with Rick at Northeast, he always had a smile for everyone. If someone was having a bad day, he'd find a way to cheer them up. He will be missed. He was needed in Heaven, and he was taken from this life, but, he can also be your guardian angel. My love and prayers are with you.

Terry Teramo

August 14, 2008

Crissy...Just know that Rick was one of the best people I've had the priviledge of knowing in my life...I'm so sorry for all you've been through recently. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers...Much Love from the Teramo Family

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Kennie Bean

August 12, 2008

Crissy,
I never had the pleasure of meeting you but Rick and I went to school together at Northeast. We spent many days together on the football field. I am truly sorry for your loss. Rick was a good friend, he will be missed.

Jane Pendleton

August 12, 2008

I did not get to meet Rick, but I was Sabrina's Medical Careers teacher at Northeast and I did get the opportunity to speak with him on the phone on several occasions. I was shocked to hear about your loss and I am truly sorry your family is having to deal with so much. Know that I will keep your family in my prayers.

Andrew Jones

August 12, 2008

I remember Ricky from from NE high school and played football with him. I haven't seen him since but his smiling face and laughter come back vividly. Peace & Love

Penny Chappell-Lloyd

August 11, 2008

Crissy..I have never met you, but hearing Rick talk about you, I feel like I have known you for a very long time. Rick and I went to school together, and I will always treasure the times and laughs that we had together. Especially drivers ed! He was one in a million! I recently talked to him and he spoke so very highly of you and how you had been his rock since he lost Sabrina, and how he missed her so very much. I know that her death has weighed upon him so very hard. God picks out the special angels that he needs in heaven, and Rick will be one heck of an angel, and we will see him again, and I know that he will be watching over us all. May God bless you at this time, and peace be with you.

Paula Cline

August 11, 2008

Crissy,
I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but did have the pleasure of growing up with Ricky as my neighbor. I am so sorry for all the loss you have had this past year. Ricky always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He will be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chandra Alley

August 11, 2008

Crissy
I love you and Rick dearly.
Rick is going to be sadely missed and I am here for you.

Love Forever
Chandra

Tim Bailey

August 11, 2008

Rick was my friend in good times and bad he will be missed I am sorry

Stephanie Musso

August 11, 2008

The first time I met Rick, he was trying to teach me some martial arts moves and tell me all about the all time greatest band ever, Van Halen. This was the first and only time I had the chance to have a sleepover with Sabrina. The next time I saw Rick was at Sabrina's wake. 2008 must be a tough year for the loss of both Sabrina & Rick. You're a tough family, keep your faith. You're in my heart and prayers.

Patricia Goclowski

August 10, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Rick was a dear/true friend to Joe. May God give you the strength needed to cope during this most difficult time. Please call should you need anything. Love

Randy&Tabatha Pickrell

August 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gayle and Bill Hughes

August 10, 2008

Chrissy:

We were so sorry to hear about Rick. You have had a lot of heartache in your life and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Just remember that God only picks the prettiest flowers for his garden. Remember too, that now Rick is with his daughter.

Gene Roland

August 10, 2008

I have known Ricky and his family since elementary school. I am very sorry for your loss. He was a good person to all he knew.

Peggy Gillett

August 10, 2008

Crissy,,,im so terribly sorry for your loss...i know you have been through alot, and now, you will be going through even more. Trust me , as i know, this is going to be one of your hardest times in your life. I hope and pray that you make it through this difficult time. I can only hope and pray that Rick is now up in Heaven, with Sabrina. I truly miss my daughter so very much, and look forward to the day, that i get to see her again, as Rick is now lucky enough to be with her. Crissy, keep faith in God and all above....that has helped me with losing Sabrina, as i hope it will help you with losing Rick. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peggy C. Gillett

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