Henry Gayle, age 49, of Sparta, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Florence. Born December 5, 1961, he was the son of the late George Gayle and a member of the New Liberty Second Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother, Berta Garnett Gayle of Sparta; six brothers, John Gayle of New Liberty; George Gayle of Pleasant Home; Harry Gayle of Monterey; Walter Gayle of Owenton; Archie Gayle of Fairbanks, Alaska and David Gayle of Broomfield, Colorado; and three sisters, Veronica Gayle of New Liberty; Connie Gayle of Owenton and Emma Centers of Fairbanks, Alaska. McDonald & New Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at the Main Street location on Monday, November 28th from Noon to 2pm. Memorial services will follow at 2pm.