Michael Hylton was married for 50.5 years to Ruth Hylton.  He is also survived by 3 "regular" children, Joshua, Rea, and Rose (before grandchildren he said he didn't have any grandchildren his were just "regular"), 2 sisters, Ava and Wanda, and 3 grandchildren, Duncan, Virginia, and Kira.

He was an agriculture teacher for 32 years; chances are, you probably are or know someone who was in his class. He mentored countless young people in the Future Farmers of America.

If it was broken, he could fix it.  Or he knew someone who could.  Or he would just drive the truck home in reverse because the truck was stuck in reverse.

Going places with grandpa was way more fun than going places with anyone else:  toys and ice cream, included!  He was always there; activities, graduations, anything: he was there loving you, supporting you, and cheering you on.  He was generous.  He would absolutely buy the thing that the kid was selling.  He was a good tipper.  It didn't matter how many friends we had over, there were enough Hardees biscuits in the morning for everyone.

He loved music, especially classic rock and 60s.  He played the guitar.  Bless his heart, as his hearing got worse, he just kept cranking the music up.  He loved good food.  He loved BBQ and anything sweet.  We couldn't pass a K&W cafeteria without stopping.  He was noted for making good coffee and waffles.

He died wearing a long-sleeved HOKIES T-shirt, wrapped in a quilt that Rea made for him, listening to good music, in a room that he built with his own hands. Iconic.  We'll miss him dearly.

Ruth has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Carroll County FFA chapter at 100 Cavs Ln, Hillsville Va. 24343

Mike's Grandson has requested that in lieu of flowers donations to be sent to the American Cancer Society to help fight the cancer that took Grandpa. https://donate.cancer.org/

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM with sharing of memories at 5:00 PM at Carroll County Senior Citizen Center 449 Training Center Road, Hillsville, VA 24343. Come as you are, wear Virginia Tech or FFA colors in Mike's memory if you have them.