Mr. Benjamin Dean “Ben” Hylton, age 48 of Bassett, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Henry County on September 22, 1973. Ben was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elsie and Wreathie Belcher Hylton; and maternal grandparents, Kyle and Ida Haynes Foley. Ben was a warm, generous, caring, and kind-hearted man to everyone he knew. He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, and son and loved his family deeply.
Surviving is his loving wife Leah Metz Hylton of the home; three sons, Benjamin Tyler Hylton and wife, Ashley of Bassett, VA, Logan Hylton and wife, Chelsea of Figsboro, VA, and Connor Hylton of the home; two grandchildren Weston and Lainey Hylton; his parents, Clayton and Ella Sue Foley Hylton of Stuart, VA; one sister, Becky Hylton Cockram and husband, Tony of Bassett, VA; one brother, Tim Hylton and wife, Sherry of Collinsville, VA; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Stuart with Pastor Tim Hylton officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com
