HINESVILLE - David Ernest Coston, 82, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at his home in Hinesville.Mr. Coston was born on Sept. 11, 1934, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Bartie and Helen (Gillis) Coston.He was a veteran of the United States Army who retired after serving more than 20 years.Mr. Coston was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rosetta "Rose" Coston and his parents.Graveside services will be on Friday, Feb. 17, at Harris Cemetery near Crowville, Louisiana. Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.