Robert Randolph "Bobby" Utterback Jr.

Robert Randolph "Bobby" Utterback Jr. obituary

Robert Randolph "Bobby" Utterback Jr.

Robert Utterback Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home - Harpers Ferry on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Robert "Bobby" Randolph Utterback, Jr., 85, of Kearneysville, WV passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Hospice of the Panhandle, Inpatient Facility in Kearneysville, WV.

Born April 11, 1940 in Warrenton, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Utterback, Sr. and Margaret Fisher Utterback.

He was of the Christian faith.

Bobby retired from William A. Hetzel Co. with 35 years of service. He was also a horse trainer and an equine dentist. In his younger years, he was a model in New York.

He is survived by three daughters, Kendra Bennett of Harpers Ferry, Jama Fleetwood and husband, Michael Engle of Martinsburg and Shayna Fleetwood of Kearneysville, six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one sister, Betty Bell and husband, Max and special nephew, Duane Barber and wife, Laurie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy, sister, Joan Tomblin and granddaughter, Dakota Fleetwood.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 198 Doctor Flanagan Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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