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Philip Utley Obituary
Mount Juliet, TN
Age 64, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015.
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 Purvis; 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.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Utley
Terry Allen
November 17, 2015
I was a guest at the Memorial Service and I saw that he was loved by so many people. Neighbors stopped us on the street as we were leaving his home and expressed their sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Pam -- his brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces -- his father-in-law, brother-in-law & all his many, many friends, work and hobby relations and acquaintances......
James & Terrie Brooks
November 13, 2015
Phil, we will miss you and cherish every moment we had with you. You were a good friend that cannot be replaced. May God bless and keep your family close to his heart. Hope to see you on the other side buddy.
Jeff Payne
November 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Phil's family and many friends. I have known Phil for almost 40 years, serving for several years as a fellow firefighter in Escambia County Florida along side him. We have maintained our friendship from a distance since his move to Nashville.
Phil was always a very true and genuine friend to me. I had the opportunity to see him at least once a year on my annual trips to Nashville. Phil always made it a point to get us together during those trips, and we relived so many good memories. Recently I was able to spend time with Phil last month, twice, during multiple visits to Nashville. I was always blessed with his wonderful, friendly and caring personality.
Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I am also very sorry that I will not be able to make the trip back up tomorrow for the service. Please do know that my family is praying for yours in this difficult time. Let me know if we can do anything.
In Christ's Love,
Jeff Payne and family
Janice Kilgore
November 13, 2015
Pam
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Though we have not stayed in touch I have memories of special times with you and Phil.
Warmest regards
Annie Payne
November 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Phil was such a sweet man. I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Phil at the Ferry Pass Volunteer Fire Department banquet a few years back. His love and passion for life and family was amazing. Many blessings and prayers for peace as you all go through this time. ♡
Belinda Michael Legue
November 13, 2015
Pam, I am so sorry for your sudden loss of Phillip. I am thinking of you and the family. One hour at a time and eventually one day at a time, to get you thru this. Prayers.
Connie Hudson
November 13, 2015
I miss you little brother
Gavin Matlock
November 12, 2015
Phil will be dearly missed by his friends in the Model Train community. He was an excellent modeler and an exemplary man! I was blessed to count him among my friends
Pamela Gilliam
November 12, 2015
Dear Pam, Pam Gilliam here, offering my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband, Philip. I remember back in the day when we worked together at Third. I could see the love in your eyes and how they always lit up when speaking of your husband.I feel yours is the love many of us aspire to find or find us. Many good wishes and blessings to you and your family.
Kay Stuart
November 12, 2015
To Pam and family I pray God provides you the comfort, love and understanding to make it through the immediate future. Philip was a kind man, and will not be forgotten by those who's path he crossed. You will remain in my prayers. God bless you.
Bob Hultman
November 11, 2015
I first met Phil many years ago thru some model railroading event or activity. After I retired in January 2007, I joined Phil, James (JD) Brooks & Wayne Frey at Gene Caldwell's home for weekly Wednesday night operating sessions on Gene's HO model railroad. Those were very enjoyable times. Those enjoyable times then extended to operating sessions at Pete Hoadley's home, on the large HO scale railroad in Nolensville, on JD's home railroad & then more recently with Wayne, JD & Phil up in KY at Clay Smith's HO railroad. Phil was most knowledgeable, always willing to help out a fellow model railroader and was excellent as our group's unofficial social director........ I will miss the most our recurring lunch gatherings at H&T's Rstaurant, Moss's Restaurant in Clarksville & Buffalo Wind Wings.
Phil has met his last call...... He has made his last run..... Godspeed, my friend...... May you rest in peace.
Bob Hultman in Brentwood TN
Clay Smith
November 11, 2015
Phil and I have only know each other for the last eight years or so but once we met it didn't take long for us to become best of friends. Since we were both avid model railroaders we had much in common. We travelled together to go to op sessions, bounced ideas off each other, and always had a great time when we were together. When I had a problem, he was my go to guy, especially on all things electronic. He, and a group of three others, have been coming to our home to run my trains for at least eight years, if not longer. It won't be the same without him.
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