Dillon Michael Young Obituary: Hillsville Community Remembers Beloved Son and Companion
HILLSVILLE, Va. — The Hillsville community continues to remember Dillon Michael Young, a beloved son, fiancé, brother, uncle, and devoted companion whose life left a meaningful impression on the people closest to him. Dillon died on August 19, 2017, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. He was 25 years old.
Born and raised in Hillsville, Dillon was the son of Tony Dwayne and Angela Alderman Young. His family remained an important part of his life, and he shared a particularly close connection with those who stood beside him through the years.
Dillon was engaged to Ashley Rosen of Hillsville, and his relationship with her represented an important part of his life. He was also deeply connected to his brothers, Matthew Dwayne Young and Mark Aaron Young, along with his grandparents, nephews, brother-in-law Craig Randall Rosen, and other relatives and loved ones.
For the people who knew Dillon personally, his life was defined by the relationships he formed and the affection he showed toward those around him. His family continues to remember the experiences they shared, the conversations they had, and the moments that became treasured memories following his passing.
Dillon also had a special affection for his pets, Shadow, Palmer, and Sophie. They held an important place in his life and reflected the companionship and love he valued. The memories associated with them remain another part of the story his loved ones continue to carry forward.
Losing Dillon at only 25 years old brought tremendous sadness to his family and everyone who knew him. A life that still held so many possibilities was unexpectedly brought to an end, leaving those closest to him to cope with an absence that could never simply be replaced.
For his loved ones, remembering Dillon means looking beyond the circumstances of his death and focusing on the person he was. His personality, relationships, family connections, and the moments he shared with others remain central to the way he is remembered.
Years after his passing, Dillon’s memory continues to live through the people who loved him. His family and friends can continue to honor him by sharing stories, preserving photographs, remembering important moments, and keeping alive the connections that made his life meaningful.
His death may have ended his time with those around him, but it did not erase the impact he made during his 25 years. The love he shared with his family and fiancé and the relationships he built remain part of the legacy he left behind.
As the Hillsville community remembers Dillon Michael Young, thoughts remain with his family, fiancé, friends, relatives, and everyone who continues to feel his absence.
Dillon will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing him. His memory will continue through the people he loved, the relationships he cherished, and the moments that remain in the hearts of those closest to him.
