Sidney Costilow

Sidney Costilow obituary, Grenada, MS

Sidney Costilow

Sidney Costilow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service - Grenada on Dec. 23, 2025.
Sidney Cole Costilow, Jr., 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, at UMMC in Grenada, Mississippi. He was born on August 10, 1961, in the Grenada community to Sidney Costilow, Sr. and Faye Harper Costilow.

Sidney was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Grenada and had a deep love for the Lord. He was blessed with a God-given talent for craftsmanship and took great pride in working with his hands. In his spare time, he also enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his siblings: Connie Morgan (Sam) of Carrollton, Carol Ayers (Chester) of Batesville, Debbie Costilow of Grenada, Terry Costilow of Grenada, and Gary Costilow of Cleveland. He is also survived by three nieces and one nephew including several great nieces and nephews.

Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Costilow, Sr. and Faye Harper Costilow, both of Grenada.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service Monday at McKibben and Guinn. Sidney will be laid to rest in the Grenada Memorial Garden.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

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