Charles “Old Sarge” “Deputy Dog” LaCoste, 90, a native and resident of Robertsdale, passed away March 29, 2014.
He is survived by a daughter, Pat (Carl) Lejsek of Silverhill; two sons, Billy LaCoste of Styx River and Charles (Debbie) LaCoste of Styx River; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by wife of 58 years, Elsie Stanford LaCoste; parents, George and Florence LaCoste; two sisters, Verna Altman and Betty Marshall; and two brothers, Henrey and William LaCoste.
He served in the Alabama National Guard for more than 30 years. He worked for civil service for more than 19 years.
He helped form the Styx River Fire Department, Rosinton Fire Department and the Gateswood Fire Department.
Mr. LaCoste was awarded the Baldwin County and the state of Alabama No. 1 Firefighter in 1998. He was still an active firefighter up until his death.
Funeral services for Mr. LaCoste will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 2 p.m., from the Mack Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Randy Sirmon officiating. Burial will follow at Hinote Cemetery.
There will be a visitation at Mack Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Arrangements by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, Robertsdale.
