Leon A. Costley, Sr.

Leon A. Costley, Sr., 84, of Westminster, MD passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Sinai Hospital.

Born April 7, 1942, in Carroll County, MD the son of the late Raymond Costley and the late Alverta Myers Costley.

He was the husband of the late Carol Francine Gibson Costley.

Leon graduated from Robert Moton. He worked for Springfield State Hospital from 1974 to 1994 as a DCA. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. Leon enjoyed pitching horseshoes, playing poker, gong to the Casino, the lottery, John Wayne movies, Muhammad Ali and James Brown music.

He is survived by his children Tina Greene & husband Tracy, Regina Claiborne, Leon A. Costley, Jr., and Ronald Costley. Grandfather of Ayisha & husband Marvin, Sr., Kelsey & husband Anthony, Kaesey, Shaniqua, Keith Jr., Keon, Tyler, Kawaan, and Shenea. Great grandfather of Little Marvin, Marlayia, Shania, Aliya and Ki-Lynn. Brother of Howard Costley, Sr. and brother-in-law of Carolyn Cooper and first cousin Patricia Patsy Hutchins. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his daughters Leona & Hope Costley, siblings Earl, Amos, Raymond, Aubrey, James, Anna Mae and Josephine.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 to 11 AM with a funeral service at 11 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School).

Interment at Lake View Memorial Park.

The family ask in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be sent to Fairview United Methodist Church.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.