James Blair Costner

James Blair Costner, 95, of Gastonia, passed away December 7, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

James was born April 27, 1929, in Gaston County, to the late George and Rosie Costner.

He served honorably in the United States Marine Corp.

James is survived by daughter, Becky Wells and grandson Marc Wells (Brandy) and granddaughter Kelly Robinson (Ron); son, David Lee (Vicki) and grandsons Christopher Lee (Malena) and Jonathan Lee (Qingxin); daughter, Roxanne Washam (Butch) and grandsons Travis Washam (Amy) and Ricky Washam; and daughter, Denise Costner; sister, Helen Lozel; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC.

A service to celebrate James' life will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, 11:00 am, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service.  Interment will follow the service, with military honors, at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital - Memorial Giving 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 - www.stjude.org/memorial 800-213-6584

Online condolences may be made at www.greenefuneral.com

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematory.