Michael Leon Masters

Michael Leon Masters, 37, of Bessemer City, passed away December 16, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 10, 1981, in Gaston County.
Michael was a loving and caring son, grandson, cousin and friend, whose upbeat personality would always put a smile on everyone's face. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
He was an avid fan of the Carolina Panthers, Carolina Tarheels and Professional Wrestling.
He worked with Winn Dixie for 14 years and currently was working for Ingles Grocery Store as a frozen food manager.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated  by Pastor Fain Farmer.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Burial will be at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City.
Michael is survived by father, Donald Masters and wife; mother, Janet Whitaker Dean and husband, Barry; brother, Eric Masters; sisters, Julia Haney, Chasity Master Moses; grandmother, Joyce Whitaker; aunt, Bonnie Cloninger and boyfriend, Mark French; uncles, Tony Whitaker and wife, Lisa, Barry Cloninger and wife, Lynne; cousins, Ricky Whitaker, Mitchell Cloninger, Travis Whitaker, Christy Whitaker; numerous friends.
Michael was preceded in death by grandfather, AC Whitaker; uncle, Jimmy Whitaker; fiancée, Tonya Whisnant.
Memorials may be sent to Michael Masters Memorial Fund in care of Janet Whitaker Dean 109 Kiser Place Bessemer City, NC 28016.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.