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The Gaston Gazette in Gastonia, North Carolina

19 Jun 2016

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The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

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Jun 19, 2016

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7

Legacy of the Costners Builds Fourth-Generation Funeral Firm

The Costner family sustains a fourth generation in the funeral business from its Gastonia roots. Charles Jr. joined after high school, expanding the lineage begun by founder Charles Sr. Russell Costner leads today, modernizing operations while valuing service over strict lineage. The clan’s continued presence hinges on quality service and shared learning.

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Costner Gastonia Charles Jr Russell Costner Frank Lloyd Wright More Costners Charles Costner Sr Charlotte Albert Charles Sr Russell Joe Blow
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Costner Funeral Home Timeline Shows Generational Leadership

In 1939 Charles Costner Sr. bought a funeral home and in 1985 he incorporated Costner Funeral Home with his sons Charles Jr. and Albert Sr. and grandsons Albert Jr. and Erwin. Charles Sr. retires in 1994. Albert Sr. dies in 1996. His son Russell becomes current funeral director and dies soon after, marking a pivotal generational transition.

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Charles Costner Sr Charles Sr Charles Jr Albert Sr Albert Jr Erwin Costner Funeral Home Russell
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