JACKSONVILLE  -  Darrell Blaine Hylton, Jr., Born On August 23, 1966, In Craven County, North Carolina, Embodied The Sentiment Expressed By Poet William Butler Yeats: "There Are No Strangers Here, Just Friends You Haven't Met Yet. 'He Passed Away Peacefully In His Sleep At Novant Health In Wilmington, North Carolina, On March 31, 2025. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Onslow Memorial Park.

Darrell Was Predeceased By His Mother, Edna Dill; His Father Darrell B. Hylton Sr:, And His Daughter, Catrina L. Hylton.

He Is Lovingly Remembered By Estelle Hylton, His Devoted Companion and The Mother Of His Younger Children. His Best Friend Through Life And Mother Of His Older Children Delphia Cobb (Robert);His special Friend Kim, His Daughter's, Crystal Hylton (Bradley), Amanda Mattice (Brian), Theresa Barber (Demetrius), And Breonna Hylton (Vann); And His Son Darrell B. Hylton lll. He Is Also Survived By Sister, Theresa Fisher; His Brother Brian Hylton (Brenda); His Cherished Grandchildren Heather Kautter (Michael), Brian Mattice (Meredith), Blaine Mattice, Adam Mattice, Alexander Rogers, Robert Rogers lll, Caylie Betney, Robert Betney lll, Miracle Norris, Jayden Betney, Reef Norris, DeAndre Hylton, And Briella Barber;  His Great-Grandchildren, Kolson, Journey, Michael Jr, And Orla Combs.His Nieces Kelsey and Brittany and Nephews Paul and Ryan  and  Not To Be Forgotten Is His Loyal Canine Companion, Luiey. Darrells Circle Of Friends Was Vast, and He Held Each One In High Regard. His Kindness And Genuine Spirit Touched Many Lives.

In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Kindly Requests That Donations Be Made In Darrell's Memory To Jones Funeral Home In Jacksonville, North Carolina. Your Support During This Time Is Deeply Appreciated."

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville.