Phil Utley

He was born on May 2, 1951, in Jackson, Tennessee, the son of the late James Harold Utley and Louise Sanderson Utley. Philip had numerous accomplishments in his life, as he never let any grass grow under his feet. At 21 years of age, he wed the love of his life, Pamela Kiddy Utley. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy. While he and Pam lived in Pensacola, Florida, he worked as a captain at the volunteer firefighter department and began his career with HCA. They relocated to Tennessee where Philip continued to work for HCA and eventually became the Director of Network Communications. At 55 he retired, but still yearned to stay busy. Philip found an interest in model railroading and became very involved in the hobby. Philip never met a stranger, and was quite the animal lover. He found beauty and God in everything he was surrounded by. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Pam Utley; three brothers, Presley Connie Hudson and his wife, Ginge; James Harold Utley Jr. and Greg Utley; a niece and nephew, Mitzi Hudson Purvis and her husband, J, and Scott Hudson and his wife Ria; his father-in-law, Henry Kiddy; brother-in-law, Jackie Kiddy; one niece and four nephews, Catherine, Hudson, Jack, Will and Luke; a special four-legged feline friend, Maxwell, and host of other relatives and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, from one until three o’clock in the afternoon at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the PetSmart Charities Foundation in memory of Philip.

Visit the online obituary: www.woodlawn-roesch-pattonfh.com.