Herbert "Papa Herbie" Lee Hylton

Mr. Herbert Lee Hylton, age 73 of Woolwine, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was born in Patrick County on September 8, 1951, to the late George Herman Hylton and Bertha Hatcher Hylton. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hylton was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Lawson Hylton; one brother, Gilbert Hylton, and a niece, Angela Hylton Hall. Herbert was almost always called Papa or Papa Herbie. He had many special people in his life, he loved Kricket Morrison as one of his own grandchildren. He enjoyed his daily talks with Brad Hylton, Thomas Turner, and Kevin Strothers. Papa Herbie has left an incredible mark in his 73 years of life and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Mr. Hylton is survived by one daughter, Brenda Hylton (Jeff) of Woolwine; four grandchildren, Brandon Hylton (Erin) of Woolwine, and Kandis Hylton of Woolwine; Montana Inman (Garrett) of Patrick Springs, and Cassie Inman (Michael) of Vinton; a God-granddaughter, Autumn Lawson of Bassett; three great-grandchildren, Paisley Hylton, Memphis Hylton, and Levi Inman-Rich; one brother, Wilbert Hylton (Glenda) of Woolwine, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Jamie Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in Hylton Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.