Dale Andrew Hylton

Dale Andrew “Stretch” Hylton, age 55 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1969, to the late Harold Hylton and Barbara Woods Hylton.

Dale grew up in the Woolwine, Virginia area. He graduated from Patrick County High School and Auto and Diesel College in Tennessee. He worked as a mechanic and had a love for all old cars and trucks. He also loved his fur babies, anything chocolate, and Mt. Dew.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Hylton of Stuart, Virginia; a sister, Lisa Hylton of Stuart, Virginia; two nieces, Kristina Akkeman (Darin) of Leesburg, Florida and Kimberly Coalson of Stuart, Virginia; two great-nieces, Payton Purdy and Madeline Dellenback of Stuart, Virginia; one step niece, Harper Akkerman; aunts and uncles, Christine and Randolph Morrison of Christiansburg, Charles and Brenda Goad of Lawsonville, North Carolina, and Ralph Hylton of Floyd, Virginia; and several cousins.

A celebration of life service for Mr. Hylton will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 138, Woolwine, Virginia 24185 or to the Smith River Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 122, Woolwine, Virginia 24185. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. Moodyfuneralservices.com.