Gastonia, NC - Harold Dean Henderson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away July 5, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born January 17, 1938 in Cherokee county. A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Thursday at Ranlo Freewill Baptist Church, 2 Burke Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28056, officiated by the Rev. Jason Carson. An inurnment will be at Gaston Memorial Park. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Marie Henderson and brother, Albert Henderson. He is survived by his son, Larry Henderson and daughter-in-law, Sandy Pettus; daughters, Sandra Coble and son-in-law, Kain Brooks, Christine Hale and son-in-law, Bruce Hale; longtime companion, Becky Payne; grandchildren, Christopher, Adam, Tiffany, Brandi, Junior, Courtney, Samantha, Josh and great-grandchild, Bella. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com