- Date Of Birth: November 6, 1991
- Date Of Death: March 19, 2022
- State: Arkansas
Wesley Paul Tilton, born November 6th, 1991 in Jackson, CA., the son of Wesley Charles Tilton and May E. Stonecypher, lived many years in Lodi, CA. and attended University Public School in Morada, CA. He graduated from Valley Springs High school in Arkansas and attended North Arkansas College.
From a young age, he enjoyed weightlifting, the outdoor life and drawing. He made the decision to join the United States Army and was a Blackhawk Helicopter Crew Chief. He attended basic training at Fort Jackson and helicopter mechanic school at Fort Eustis VA. He was awarded a certificate of achievement and distinguished graduate award.
He was selected for assignment for a special operations unit, in the 160th Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY., where he was assigned to a mission operations company. During his time with the 160th, he served multiple locations in the U.S., Afghanistan, Iraq and Turkey. He was awarded many medals including the Air Assault Badge. He graduated the Warrior Leader Course, SEER school and Green Platoon. He was promoted early and often during his military career.
He had a big heart and love for his family. He passed from this life on March 19, 2022. He leaves a son: Wesley Joe, parents, brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephew and many cousins.
