Gilbert Walker (G. W.) Hylton

April 15, 1928 - September 16, 2009

Gilbert Walker (G. W.) Hylton, 81, of Christiansburg, loved by friends and family went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John B. Hylton and Melissa Ellen Weeks Hylton; two brothers, Fredrick Hylton, Ralph Hylton; sister, Elizabeth Bolt; great grandchild, Chip Sesco. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 59 years, Miriam Schneider Hylton; three sons, Stephen Hylton and wife Linda, of Bluefield, VA, Gerald Hylton and wife Shirley, of Christiansburg, John Hylton and girl friend Melissa Wirt and her two sons, of Ironto, VA; brother, Curtis Hylton and wife Lillian, Meadows of Dan; sister, Shirley Hylton Richards and husband Robert, of Floyd; three grandsons, one granddaughter, seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. G. W. was an independent truck driver for 20 years. He was then employed by General Motor Lines and retired from New Energy Bedrooms in 2005. G. W. was a member of Christiansburg Church of the Brethren for 59 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Gardner Funeral Home with the Pastor Donald Peters officiating. Interment will follow at Laurel Branch Cemetery in Floyd, VA. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, VA. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Laurel Branch Cemetery, C/O Robert Weeks, 3948 Floyd Highway S, Floyd, VA 24091; or to Floyd County Gideons, PO Box 742, Floyd, VA 24091. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com.

Miriam, Steve and Jerry, We were so sorry to hear about G.W. We are not going to be able to attend this weekend but your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. G.W. was very special to us and he will be missed greatly. We will be talking with you soon. Love, Wayne and Darlene

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Mollie Gardner, Sec.

Jarry and Family: I am sadden by the news of GW's passing. I remember as a young man his devotion to his family and his laughter. The passing of a loved one is difficult for us to understand but his reward in Hevaen is far greater than our sorrow here. God Bless you all. Neal Turner

Shirley, Curtis, Miriam, Steve, Jerry, John, I was so very sorry to learn of GW's passing. Even though I can not be with you tomorrow, know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Dianne

John, my mother, and I share your loss. G.W. was a kind, compassionate man. We have shared and valued his friendship for many years, and are grateful that he touched our lives with good humor, sincere caring, and great love. In the difficult days ahead, know that our strength, energy, and love are with you to comfort you and to ease the pain of your grief. Marye Brooks

Steve & Lynda So sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your family. Love Glen & Barbara Creasy

Miriam, Steve, Jerry, John, and family, We want to express our deepest sympathy at the lost of G.W. You have been in our prayers since we learned of his illness. We have great memories of G.W. from over the years, and we always looked forward to cathing up with him and Miriam when we were in VA. He always had that inviting smile on his face welcoming you back to VA. We wish we could be there to express our sympathy, but Jim and I are visiting my son David in upstate New York. May all the thoughts and prayers of family and friends help comfort you at this difficult time. We will stop to see you when we are down to VA in mid-October. Will all our prayers, Treva, Jim, David & family, Margaret & family

Miss Miriam & family; I didn't know until today and I am deeply sorry. As a child I always looked forward to GW's auction vists near our farm in WVa. He always made me laugh! Again I am sorry. Dirk Pullen & Family ddpco@aol.com

Miriman, Steve, Gerry, and John, I am so sorry to hear that G.W. passed away. However, I know that he is in a better place! I can remember on Thursday nights going with my cousin Darrell to the stockyard at Christiansburg and watching with amazment as Lester Shelor and G.W. loaded cattle. I also remember going to Floyd with G.W. to put up hay! I was only fifteen and he told me to follow him with the "Blue GMC Truck" to his brother's farm. He drove the "300 Case" because he was not sure that I could handle it with the rake attached. There was some discussion with his Uncle Ira because Ira thought I should drive the tractor and G.W. should drive the truck. All of this left me with the ambition to want to drive a truck and haul cattle,and I did! I got to drive with Gerry in the "1967 Kenworth" and haul cattle! With that being said, I am praying for the family as I know that G.W. is resting with a loving God.

Mariam and family, So very sorry, Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you today. Would like to have been there but the weather here is not good traveling weather. Lots of rain. Will be in touch later. Love to all: Harriet and family.