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Obituary For Joe Earvin Utley
Joe Earvin Utley was born to the late Everette Utley and Lois Poe Utley on November 1, 1938, the 9th child of 12.
Joe confessed Christ at an early age at Douglas Chapel AME Zion Church in Holly Springs, NC.
Joe attended Wake County Public School and drove the school bus for Apex Consolidated School.
Joe enjoying fishing, working on lawn mowers, driving trucks, and gardening with his grandson.
Joe was also a dedicated employee at Reynold Aluminum Company for 37 years in Raleigh, NC.
Joe had the kindest heart and always willing to help someone along life's journey. He had a special love for his nephews and nieces.
Joe was happily married to Christine Adams Utley for 64 years.
Joe is preceded in death by his daughter; Diane Scott; granddaughter; Tonya Sutton; 11 brothers and sisters; Everette Utley, Jr., Pauline Wilson, Doreatha Wilson, Lorine Burt, Louise Underwood, Sidney Lewis Utley, Charles L. Utley, Leonard Utley, Edgar Utley, Raymond Utley and Wallace Utley.
Joe leaves to cherish his memories and continued legacy his wife, Christine Adams Utley of the home; daughters, Marjorie Gail Utley and Vicky Carol Ray both of Clinton, NC; son Derek L. Utley of Clinton, NC; 5 grandchildren, Joseph Ray (Darianna), Durice Utley (Brandi), Sa-Mar Utley, Tiara Taylor and Tawanda Scott; 4 great-grandchildren, Skylar, Isabella, Ivy and Jaylon Ray; 13 other great-grandchildren; One special niece/sister; Brenda Utley Davis; One special cousin; Pauline Richardson; 2 brothers-in-law, Willie Underwood and James Adams (Patricia); 4 sisters-in-law, Eloise Adams, Patricia Utley, Elnita Utley and Gladys Adams, and host of other relatives and friends.
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
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Add A CondolenceMy condolences to Vickie and the family. He will be missed but you will always have your memories. 🙏🏻
To the Utley and Adams family: Please accept our most sincere condolences. May God continue to bless you with His love, peace, comfort you all through this difficult time. Sincerely, Reverend LaVerne Prince Cofield and Mother Claudia Prince.
Sincerest condolences to the Utley family.
I Pray that the LORD covers the family and friends.I always will remember Mr Joe and his cigars.Him and my Dad laughing and talking about trucks and other things.The GOOD OLD days.Me being young his thumb scared me at first then it was just my BUDDY Mr Joe.I had an opportunity to talk to my buddy early this year glad.We were able to connect cause I didn't know he had moved.May He rest in HEAVEN.Remember.GOD makes No Mistakes.May the LORD send his angel of Comfort.
Condolences to the family may God bless all of you 🙏
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