Reaford Edward Utt

Mr. Reaford Edward Utt, age 96, of Fancy Gap, Virginia, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.  Mr. Utt was born on February 20, 1924, in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late Ellis William and Lucy Midkiff Utt.  Mr. Utt retired from the Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. after 43 years of service. He was a loving father and grandfather who will surely be missed by all that knew him.  He is survived  by three daughters and son –in - law, Kathy Surratt, Jane and Roy Dowell, Phyllis and Tony Martin; one son Bobby Utt; grandchildren, Scott Martin, Chad Phillips and wife Leigh Ann, Amanda Parris and husband Michael, B.J. Utt and wife Brittany, Casey Utt, and Aaron Testerman; nine great grandchildren; special nephew, Roger Webb as well as several other nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents Mr. Utt was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Myrtle Marie Webb Utt; two sons, Wayne Utt, and Claude Utt; three sisters and seven brothers.  The family would like to send out a special thanks and appreciation to caregivers, Kim Burnette, Sandy Price, Cecelia Worrell, Martha Hall as well as Dr. John Tracy and the staff of Blue Ridge Home Health.  Due to the limitations of numbers for public gatherings at this time (COVID-19), a private graveside service will be held at Isaac Banks Cemetery, Snake Creek Rd. in Hillsville, Virginia.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.