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William Winfield Utsey Jr.

1945 - 2020

BORN

1945

DIED

2020

William Utsey Obituary

William Winfield Utsey, Jr. CHARLESTON - William "Billy" W. Utsey, Jr., 75, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Ridgeway, SC. Billy was born in Charleston on February 1, 1945, to the late William Winfield Utsey and Edith Wilhelm Utsey. Billy is survived by his brother, Fred Utsey (Nancy) of Charleston; niece, Laura U. McElwaine and her husband, John C. McElwaine, and their children, Ella, Meg and Reid of Mt. Pleasant; and a host of other dear relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held at Grace Church Cathedral at 98 Wentworth Street on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 11 am. Due to COVID 19 protocols, everyone is invited to wear a face mask and practice appropriate social distancing. Memorials may be made to Grace Church Cathedral. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2020.

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Will Head

May 23, 2023

I have many fond memories of Billy back in the 80's when he would visit my store, Gadzooks, at State & Queen...Billy's office for an hour a day, it seems...will miss him.

Mike Hihn

September 6, 2020

I haven't talked to Billy in several years; and then by phone. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. I worked for Billy and his dad for several years and regard him as a friend. Always an interesting guy to be around with a story to tell. I think of him often. I'm saddened by his passing.

Fran Wright

August 26, 2020

Sorry to read about the passing of Billy. Unfortunately I haven't seen Billy in years but always enjoyed all the years in the floor covering industry. I always enjoyed his sharing of stories. We shared a lot of laughs.

John M. Rivers, Jr.

August 26, 2020

Another great childhood friend lost. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Sincerely,
John

Robbie Staubes

August 26, 2020

Will always remember with fondness! God’s peace to the whole family

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