Leonard F. Yelton age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 in Parkville, Maryland at the home of his daughter.
Mr. Yelton was born in Bakersville, North Carolina on October 13, 1936 to Arnold and Sally Buchanan Yelton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Billie Cooke and brothers Junior Yelton and Elmer Yelton.
He is survived by his wife Judy Yelton of Galax, Virginia; daughter Donna Yelton of Parkville, Maryland; son Dennis Yelton of Galax, Virginia; sister Betty Hirsch of Bakersville, North Carolina; six grandchildren Mindy Meredith; Elizabeth Courtney; Brenden Meredith; Kelly Yelton; Alec Meredith and Brent Yelton; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM in the Fairview Baptist Church with Pastor Sam Holder officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:00 noon until time for the service at the Fairview Baptist Church.