Obituaries

Perry Donnell Hylton, 79, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. He was born April 5, 1943, in Patrick County, to the late King Via Hylton and Thelma Hill Hylton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Lenel Hylton.

He was a graduate of Patrick Central High School, and attended Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Virginia. He was a veteran of the Air Force where he served his country for four years, and retired from DuPont with thirty years of service.

Perry was a member of Shiloh Way of the Cross Church under Bishop Early Dillard. Later he joined the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ under Bishop Eugene E. Ramos, Sr., where he was ordained as a deacon until his death.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife, Mildred Carter Hylton; sons, Kirk Hylton (Melissa) and Larry Hylton; sisters, Joyce Taylor (Bob), Sharon Leavelle (Jerry), and Sandra Hylton; brothers, Melvin Hylton (Mae) and Jeff Hylton (Ervette); granddaughters, Kelli L. Hylton and Haily Williams; and a host of relatives and extended family.

Perry never met a stranger, and he always had a kind word for everyone. In his free time, the outdoors was his passion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and helping others. He will be sorely missed but will suffer no more as he rests in the arms of Jesus.

The graveside service will be Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 11:00 am at Fair Haven Memorial Park, 18960 A L Philpott Highway, Spencer, Virginia. A floating visitation will be Monday, August 1, 2022, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Wright Funeral Service Chapel.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.