Tuesday, November 3, 2026 11:45 am

Roger Dale Costner, 79 of Frank Grigg Drive, Shelby passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

Born December 4, 1946 in Cleveland County, to the late Nathan Fitzhugh "Fitz" Costner, Sr and Hazel Abigail Hefner Costner. He was retired from Lowe's Home Improvement and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Roger served in the US Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, N.F. "Butch" Costner, Jr.

Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diane Grigg Costner; son, Keith Costner and wife, Kim of Shelby; daughter, Kim Earl and husband, Mike of Fallston; sister, Nancy Harper of Archdale and two grandchildren, Logan Keith Costner and Lexi Karoline Costner.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Union Baptist Church with the Revs. David White, Michael Shumate, Ary Bottoms and Bill Ford officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, 3800 Polkville Road, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the Donor's Choice.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston.