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Tilton Young Obituary

Tilton F. Young, 90, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Doris Fortune Young. Mr. Young served with the Army Air Corps during World War II. Surviving are his sons, Alan T. Young and wife, Susan, Barry D. Young, all of Roanoke; daughter, Carol Y. Fulkerson and husband, Harry, of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, 540-366-0707.
Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2008.

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