SHELBY - William H. Costner, 87, of 517 Leander St., died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at Hospice at Wendover.

A native of Cleveland County, he was born July 2, 1924, the son of the late Clem and Ada Devine Costner.

SERVICES: Monday, 2 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel

VISITATION: Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, and other times at his home.

CLERGY: Rev. Eddie Brackett

BURIAL: Rosehill Memorial Park with military honors

MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby∼SHELBY - Mr. William H. Costner, 87, of 517 Leander St., died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at Hospice at Wendover.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Clem and Ada Devine Costner. He was a proud veteran who served in the Navy during WWII. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Brackett Costner; sister, Jewel Costner; and brothers, Bob and Warren Costner.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephannie Costner of Shelby; son, Bob Bridges and wife Sharline of Gastonia; sister, Virginia Costner of Charlotte; grandchildren; Andrew William Bridges, Christine Olander, and Jason Soderston, all of Gastonia.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Potts and the nursing staff at Wendover for their Kindness and consideration during this time.
Visitation: The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and other times at his home.
Funeral Service: Monday at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel
Officiated By: Rev. Eddie Brackett
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park with military honors
Funeral Home: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby
Memorials: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150
Online Condolences: www.claybarnette.com