William Wesley Utt

August 11, 1957 - February 26, 2015

William Wesley Utt of Check, answered the call to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Feb. 26, 2015. He fought a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). He was born in Carroll County on Aug 11, 1957. He most recently was employed as a supervisor in the utilities department at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Lesley and his father, William H. Utt. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, Vicki Akers Utt; children, Tonya Phillips and Melanie Bishop; mother, Zana Q. Utt; brother, Gregory Utt; sisters, Bridgett Phillips and Sandy Shockley; grandchildren, Allison Bishop and Riley Phillips; and many extended family members. Wesley was a true outdoors man, who was happiest when spending time with family and friends. He was a loving, kind hearted man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Saturday, Feb.28th at Gardner Funeral Home, 202 E. Oxford St, Floyd, VA where a service celebrating Wesley's life will be held on Sunday, March 1st at 2:00 PM with Pastor Ben Whittaker officiating. Interment will follow in Isaac Banks Cemetery, Fancy Gap, VA. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in memory of Wesley's life to ALS Association, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855 or Omega Baptist Church, 2075 Den Hill Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Online Condolences may be made at www.gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com. The family is being served by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd.

Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that will help your pain but I hope that knowing so many are praying for you will help. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort and strength.

So sorry for your loss Let us know if we can help in any way. We are Greg's neighbor David

I will miss my friend. He was like a brother to me. God Speed Wes. We Love You. Greg, Carol & Melissa

Vicki and Entire Family, We are so sorry for the loss of Wesley. We were friends and co-workers for many years. I know he will be greatly missed. We are praying for you and the family. Only God can comfort and help during these times. GOD BLESS, Greg Hatfield

So sorry. I went to school with Wesley.He was such a sweet person.Let the Lord help you through.

Sending prayers and love to all of you. Sure will miss my cousin, Welsey hope you are at peace and without pain up in heaven with your love ones. Love, Phyllis Utt Martin and family

Sending prayers and love to all of you. Sure will miss my cousin, Welsey hope you are at peace and without pain up in heaven with your love ones. Love, Phyllis Utt Martin and family

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Wesley was a close friend, he will be missed.

We are lifting your family in our prayers. He had struggling a long time. No more pain, he is home now. Thinking of you & your family ~ Carmen

Zana, Greg, Bridgett and Sandy, Please accept my condolences for the death of Wesley. My thoughts are with you.

Our Prayers of comfort and blessings to all of The Family.Wesley was always a good Man and a joy to be around.Looking forward to that reunion with All of God's Children Coming Soon. With Loving Memories.

My sincere condolences to the family of Wesley Utt. Wes and I along with his sister worked together at the arsenal for many years. May God wrap His loving arms around you as you journey on a path that when you place your faith on the solid rock and walk with the Lord you will never be alone! Prayers for each of you! Stephanie Wooldridge Shelor