Hayward Dean Bullock, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 29, 2023 at Atrium Health Pineville in Pineville, NC.

Dean was born in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late Lester Hayward and Victoria Carroll Bullock and was preceded in death by his brother, David Bullock and a sister Thelma Burton.

Dean attended Oak Grove Baptist Church. He served honorably in the North Carolina National Guard for 8 years.

He retired from PPG after 37 years of service in the maintenance department.

Dean was a wonderful role model to not only his children, but the neighborhood children as well. He could often be found with a pickup truck full of children headed to watch a local ball game. Dean enjoyed playing cards with his friend and coached softball for many years. He was a wonderful and supportive Papaw who seldom missed a ball game or recital played or given by one of his grandchildren. Dean loved to travel and enjoyed taking bus tours with his wife, Sue. He was a wonderful husband and the best father anyone could ever have. His guidance, loyalty and love will be missed greatly by his family and many friends.

SURVIVORS: Wife: Sue Patterson Bullock, of the home

Sons: Charles Bullock, Terry Bullock, and Chris Bullock and wife Rhonda, all of Kings Mountain, NC

Daughter: Cindy King and husband Eric, Kings Mountain, NC

Sisters: Nell Moore, Kings Mountain, NC, Ruth Burris, Albemarle, NC, and Shirley Stamey, Charlotte, NC

Grandchildren: Cameron Bullock, Holden Bullock, Erica Sutton (Shawn), Tyler King, Christian King (Cassi), Brandon Bullock, and Daniel Bullock

Great Grandchildren: Emmett and Everett Sutton

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Carey Caldwell officiating

VISITATION: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC