Ronald E. "Ronnie" Utley

Ronald E. “Ronnie” Utley, age 75, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 3:53 AM, Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Deaconess Gateway Newburgh, IN. Mr. Utley was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Anna Utley, Jr. Ronnie was born on Independence Day in 1938. He attended Weaverton Grade School and Henderson County High School. He was a 1957 graduate and Senior Class President. Ronnie played on the varsity basketball team. He was an alumni of Western Kentucky University, and graduated in 1961 after only 3 ½ years with a double major in Business Administration and Accounting. After graduating he started working in the family business. He was the President and Co-Owner of Edward Utley, Jr. Inc, Ronnie was a recipient of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Small Businessman of the Year. He was President of the Kentucky Beer Wholesale Association in 1972. Ronnie served on the School Board, and was an active member with Jaycee’s, Elks Club, and Moose Club and a charter member of the Henderson County Lions Club. He met the love of his life, Hattie Ann in 1953. They dated for 6 years before marrying in 1959. They recently celebrated their 54 year wedding anniversary. Ronnie coached his sons in Pee Wee Baseball, enjoyed hunting with his father-in-law and sons, horse racing and going to the casino. He was an avid UK Basketball and St. Louis Cardinals fan. Ronnie loved watching his grandkids in all their activities. He was a longtime member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include: Wife of 54 years: Hattie Ann Utley of Henderson, KY; 3 Sons: Billy Utley and wife Julie, Mike Utley and wife Jenni, and Mark Utley and wife Jenny; 2 Brothers: Buddy Utley and wife Sharon and Jim Utley and wife Janice; 3 Grandchildren: Emily, Mackenzie, and Grant. Relatives and friends are invited to Ronnie’s Life Celebration from 2:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday and again on Friday starting at 10:00 AM at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, Henderson, KY. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the funeral home with the Reverend Ted Burke officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund and/or Dreams with Wings 1579 Bradstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40205

Ronald E. "Ronnie" Utley

July 4, 1938 - December 10, 2013