Joe E. Utley, of Clinton, NC formerly of Holly Springs, NC passed on April 17, 2025, at his home.

Public Viewing: 3:00 - 6:00 pm on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526,

Visitation: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Douglas Chapel AME Zion Church in Holly Springs, NC 27540.

Funeral will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Douglas Chapel AME Zion Church, 201 Douglas Street in Holly Springs, NC 27540.

Burial: Church Cemetery