Charles Costner Obituary

Charles Leroy Costner, 60, of Morganton, went home to be with the Lord Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at his residence. Charles was born Feb.17, 1949, in Burke County, to the late Pearlie Fred Costner and Ethel Jewel Bivens Costner. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Charles was a 1967 graduate of Glen Alpine High School and had been employed by Drexel Heritage for more than 40 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Charles will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish Charles' memory include his wife of 41 years, Linda Bolding Costner; a son, Lee Costner; a daughter, Kelly Costner Saulman and her husband, Jonathan; a grandson, Grant Charles Saulman; two brothers, Fred Costner and his wife, Nancy, and Carl Costner and his wife, Kathy; two sisters, Lavone Staver and her husband, Tommy, and Vanessa Costner, all of Morganton; and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Queen officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Building Fund. Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.

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Published by The News Herald on Nov. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Costner

16 Entries

Sylvia Messer

December 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Costner family.Linda, you may not rember me very well but, you and Charles let ne stay with you for awhile and I will never forget that part of my life.I know he will be greatly missed,I just found out Thanksgiving Day. Love you all, Sylvia Costner Messer

December 1, 2009

Doug Bennett

November 18, 2009

My prayers and thoughts go out to all members of the family and to all other friends of Charles. I grew up with Charles, graduated from high school with him. He was always a true friend, thoughtful and considerate, and will be missed. From the baseball field to the classroom, and mostly as a friend, he was a class act all the way. I will miss you.

CINDY DUCKWORTH

November 14, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO CHARLIES FAMILY.I WORKED WITH CHARLIE AT PLANT #60 AND AT HENREDON. CHARLIE WAS A GREAT MAN AND A WONDERFUL FRIEND.HE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO LEND A HELPING HAND OR GIVE ADVICE WHEN NEEDED.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

Lois & William Wease

November 13, 2009

Linda, We are so sorry for your loss. I know that God will give you the strength you need for now and in the future. We didn't know about his passing until today (Fri.). We love you and will be praying for you and your family.

Love you, Lois and William Wease

Dean and Delores Costner

November 12, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Baldwin

November 12, 2009

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

November 12, 2009

I grew up with Charles and we had a great time playing together. He was a great friend who always had a positive attiitude and very friendly toward everyone. I want to extend my thougths and prayers toward his family.

Love

Boyd Powell

Wayne & Amanda Bumgarner

November 11, 2009

Charlie was an amazing Godly man, He was so nice to be around, Always made us smile, Someone you could really look up to. He will be greatly missed. We were so blessed to know him. We will all be praying for his family.

November 11, 2009

Linda you and Charles were fortunate to have had each other for 41 years. In retrospect both of you were mere babes when you married but I think when you mature together it is easier to give and take to find that workable fit. We will all miss him but you most of all. I was always proud to name his as a brother-in-law and accepted him as a brother.

I love you.

Jean

November 11, 2009

My heart goes out to Linda and the children. Charlie was a good friend and co-worker. I will never forget working with him at Plant #60. He was always kind to me and everyone he worked with. He worked so hard in his church. His presence will be missed by all. He is in a better place now.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Teresa Pope

Sissy Beenfield

November 11, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tony Harlow

November 11, 2009

Charlie was a wonderful loving, caring person.My prayers go out to Linda,Lee and Kelly.Charlie and Linda are good people and always treated me well.

Monty McCoy

November 11, 2009

Charlie was a beloved uncle and friend. His dedication to the Royal Ambassadors program at Mt. Olive and his coaching of the boys softball team during my childhood will always be an inspiration to me. I look back to those days and the summer days spent at his house with him along with Linda, Lee and Kelly with fondness. I will miss him dearly and regret that I will not see him again in this lifetime. Charlie was a dedicated Father and Husband and will be missed by the whole Family. Hunter will also cherish the handmade pen that Charlie gave her just last July when we were able to visit during summer holiday.
From the family of Monty and Darlene McCoy, Muttenz Switzerland.

Sharon Hurley

November 11, 2009

I am sorry about the news.. He's in good place with the lord.
My (seperated) husband Eric Hurley spoke highly of him, and was crying when he shared the news with me. Eric mentioned how wonderful you both were.

Sharon Hurley

Gary, Diane Chapman

November 11, 2009

To the Costner Family our Hearts and Prayers are with you all. We both worked with Charlie for many years at #60. Our condolences to each and every one of you

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