Jason L. Costner, 45, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his Fairmount residence.
Jason was born in Marion, Indiana on September 2, 1970 to Jerry Sr. and Barbara (DeVaney) Costner who survive in Fairmount and with whom he had a close bond. Jason graduated from Madison-Grant High in 1989. After High School, Jason joined the Air Force where he repaired helicopters. He attended New Life Fellowship in Gas City.
Jason had a big heart and would help anyone that asked. He loved comedy and enjoyed being around people, doing his best to make them laugh. He enjoyed sitting around the fire pit especially with his Dad and grilling out. Everyone loved his cooking. Jason also loved to go mushroom hunting and the outdoors, electronics, and putting things together. He liked animals especially dolphins and frogs and had a special bond with a dog Pepe’. He enjoyed walking her and of course teasing her. He also had a close bond with a friend’s cat named Piper. Piper loved when he would visit and followed him everywhere he went. He loved his daughter’s dog Achilles. As a child, Jason was a KISS fan and loved acting goofy while listening to the “Purple People Eater”. Jason will be missed by the many that held a special place in his heart.
Surviving along with his parents are his children: Tabatha Ann Costner of Jonesboro. Indiana, Jaycee D. Ann Thorn and Bill James Thorn both of Huntington, Indiana. Sister, Andrea R. (Gary) Lutz of Fairmount and has brother Jerry W. (Annette)Costner of Texas, 11 nieces and nephew and 12 great nieces and nephews, his mother-in-law, Linda Jarvis, Jonesboro, IN, his buddy, Branden Behr and very special friend, Bobbi Mullins.
Jason was preceded in death by his wife Stacey Costner, stepson Johnny Huston, Paternal grandparents Joe and Virgie Costner and Maternal grandparents Margie Grimes and Virgil DeVaney, and very special dog, Midnight.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana where a funeral service honoring the life of Jason will be on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2 PM with Pastor Paul McPhearson officiating. Burial will follow at Grant Memorial Park Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. Friends may visit the family from 12-2 prior to the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made at the funeral home to help the family with final expenses.
Memoires and condolences may be shared with the family at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com