William Jacob Tilton

William Jacob Tilton, age 92, of Keysville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Edna M. Tilton; three daughters, Mary Veals, Stella Hinkle, and Elaine Rodriguez; eight grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Mr. Tilton served his country honorably in WW II, having participated in the landings at Normandy, and the liberation of France.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service.

The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.