Franklin Coston

OBITUARY Franklin Maceo Coston, Sr., “Piggy or Maceo” as he was affectionately and lovingly called by family and friends, was born on September 9, 1936 to the late Earl Livingston Coston and Lessie Kelly Coston in Snow Hill, Maryland. Franklin departed for his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Franklin received his formal education at Worcester High School, graduating in 1955. After graduation, Franklin enlisted in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1958. Prior to retirement, he was employed with the Worcester County Public Works. At an early age, Franklin received his Christian training and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Snow Hill, Maryland. Even as a resident of Coastal Manor in Hinesville, Georgia, he continued to serve the Lord by leading praise and worship and attending almost every church service that was held. Franklin was an amazing man and held many licenses which included: Master Barber as he owned his own barbershop at one time, Electrician, Plumber/Gas Fitter and Carpenter. There was nothing in the way of a project that he could not tackle. As the saying goes, he was a jack of all trades and master of most. Using his knowledge and expertise, he was able to build his first home for his family with the help of his father. He took pride in every project on which he worked. Franklin was a member of the Duncan-Showell American Legion Post 231 in Berlin, Maryland. He also was a past member of the Coston-Manual American Legion Post 240 and the Masonic Lodge. As a resident of Coastal Manor, Franklin was often featured in their newsletter or on their website. One particular newsletter article featured him as the resident farmer who took care of the Specialty Care Unit Garden, growing vegetables such as squash, tomatoes and cucumbers for residents. He took care of birds that liked to hang outside of his window and once was crowned Valentine King. Franklin leaves to cherish his memory: four children, Sonya Budgets of Jacksonville, FL; Leon Doughty of Snow Hill, MD; Franklin (Benita) Coston, Jr., of Hinesville, GA and Floretta Coston of Snow Hill, MD; six grandchildren, NaTasha (Donsha) Dennis of Salisbury, MD, Ryan Handy of Snow Hill, MD, Amirah Russell of Reisterstown, MD, I’Teaona Wells of Hinesville, GA, and Daniela Masline and Darrien Hemphill, both of Jacksonville, FL.; one brother, John Coston of Pocomoke City, MD; an adopted sister, Sandra Coston-Barkley of Snow Hill, MD; two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Coston and five siblings: Earl Thomas and Felton, Robert, Lessie Mae and Vaughn Coston.

Franklin Coston

September 9, 1936 - December 25, 2018