James Lynward Costa

James Lynward Costa, 91, of Codova, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was a US Air force veteran serving during WWII and the Korean War. James attended the University of Alabama and retired from civil service serving at various military bases. He enjoyed fishing and most of all being with his family and friends.

Mr. Costa was preceded in death by two wives, Ellen Ruth Costa, and Alice Costa, as well as one sister, Mary Jo Green and one brother, Richard Costa. He is survived by his daughters; Caryn Graffo (David), Cindy Massingill, three brothers; Joe Costa, Leon Costa, Bill Costa, four grandchildren; Ginger Greaves, Crystal Phillips, Amanda Bostick, Emily Topolski, and six great grandchildren; Riley Topolski, John Reid Topolski, Nancy Greaves, Liza Bostick, Zachery Phillips, and Zoe Greaves.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, on Friday, September 6, 2019; a funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Pky Bartlett, TN 38133.