Harold McArthur Bragg, 70, of Gastonia, passed away August 17, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was born May 3, 1942 in Raleigh County, WV, son of the late Tommy and Roxie Garrett Bragg. Mr. Bragg was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He was an Army Veteran serving in the Signal Corp., an avid bowler and car enthusiast. A gathering was held at the sons residence at an earlier date. He is survived by: his wife of 50 years, Loretta Wears Bragg; son, Brian Bragg and wife, Donna; daughters, Tammy Manfredi and husband, Cedric Washington, Debbie Cofer and husband, Robbie; brother, Lawrence Bragg; sister, Garnet Zehnder; grandchildren, Brian, Matthew and Toni Manfredi, Gabriel Washington, Cody, Bret and Hayleigh Bragg, Tabitha Edwards, Christopher Fite. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: brother, Thomas Bragg, sisters, Dorothy Sullivan, Jenny Harmon, Margaret Spencer (Bragg). Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com