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James Utley Obituary
KERNERSVILLE - James C. Utley died on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002. He was born in Cooleemee on August 9, 1935, the son of Clarence B. and Hazel (Williams) Utley. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Utley of the home; a daughter, Camille Rothrock and husband Zack of Lewisville; a son, Jay Utley and wife Jennifer of Danbury; a brother, John Utley of Baja, Calif.; six grandchildren, Ali Utley, Cody Utley, Aaron Pope, Morgan Rothrock, Sarah Durham and Amy Robertshaw; and three great-grandchildren, Zoe, Jenna and Isaac. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Kernersville Main Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doctor Al Ward and the Rev. Chuck Smithers officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The Potter's House, 1218 E. 25th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Arrangements are entrusted to Hanes-Lineberry Pierce Chapel in Kernersville.
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Alice Garner Utley
April 6, 2025
James was my brother in law and would love to find his children Alice Utley
Beverly Marler
January 2, 2003
Mary Anne, please accept my condolences. Also, on behalf of the Pine Knolls Women's Golf Association, we are sorry for your loss.
Beverly Marler
Matt Wallace
December 21, 2002
Camille, please accept my condolences on the death of your father. My best to you and your family.
Matt Wallace
Class Webmaster, East Forsyth Senior High School Class of 1979
Roma Lee Causby
December 21, 2002
Mary Anne, I am so sorry to read about Jim. Sincerest sympathy from one who truly understands. Roma Lee Allen (now Causby), formerly of Pine Knolls.
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