Boyd Wilford Chilton 1934-2022 Obituary
Boyd Wilford Chilton, 87, a resident of Norton, passed from this life Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Good Samaritan Center of Barbour County.
Boyd was born Saturday, December 1, 1934, in Norton, a son of the late Walter Wilford Chilton and Grace Katherine Vanscoy Chilton. He was married to Virginia Smith Chilton who preceded him in death.
Left to cherish Boyd’s memory is one daughter, Amie Chilton and companion, Roy Hedrick, two sisters, Dawn Manchego and Linda Vuckovich and husband, Michael, one granddaughter, Virginia Hedrick and one great granddaughter, Ellieana Shaffer.
Preceding Boyd in death besides his wife and parents, were three sisters, Cora, Madeline, and Nancy, and one brother, Sherman.
Boyd was a graduate of Coalton High School and had served in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1959 having achieved the rank of Airman 2ndClass. He had worked in maintenance with the WV Department of Highways. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a member of Phillips Chapel at Jimtown.
Boyd’s request for cremation was honored. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at at Phillips Chapel Church at 3pm with Pastor Julie Davis officiating.
Boyd Wilford Chilton 1934-2022 Obituary
