Charlie Surface Costigan, Jr., 79, of Christiansburg, was promoted to glory on Aug. 12, 2021. Charlie was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant after 38 years of service and was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church.
Charlie’s favorite thing to do was play with and spoil his two beloved granddaughters, who were the apple of his eye. He loved gardening, especially watching his tomatoes grow. He also really enjoyed watching the trains pass behind his house. The 611 was his favorite train that he rode as a young boy. Charlie was a friend to all and could put a smile on your face with his funny jokes and stories like only he could do.
Charlie was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Neva Collins Costigan; his parents, Charlie Surface Costigan, Sr., and Pauline Gibson Costigan; and his sister, Loretta Costigan Musselman.
He is survived by his wife, Frannie McDaniel Costigan; his daughters and sons in-law, Julie Costigan Farmer, Paula Costigan Rutherford (Jim), Penny Costigan Hall (Scott); granddaughters Lyndsey Neva Rutherford and Katelyn Mae Rutherford; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
All services were held outdoors with Pastor Kenneth Wells officiating. Visitation was on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at Horne Funeral Home, and interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
