Harold Dean Mellon, Sr., 77, of Old Church Street, Mooresboro, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Cleveland County, NC on June 28, 1944, he was the son of the late Ivey T.C. Millon and Pauline Swink Millon. Harold was a member of the Houser of Prayer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Mickey Mellon and a brother, Larry Mellon.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Joyce Redmond Mellon; two daughters, Becky Shaffer of Conover and Elizabeth Watson of Vale; a son, Harold Mellon, Jr. of Lawndale; two brothers, Thomas Mellon of Cherryville and Ricky Mellon of Casar; three sisters, Helen Burgess of Connelly Springs, Carolyn McGinnis of Lincolnton and Marie Johnson of Lawndale; 11 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the House of Prayer with the Rev. Clyde Price officiating.

The family will greet friends following the service.

The burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, PO Box 639, Fallston, NC 28042 to help with funeral expenses.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.