Vern Lee Utt
August 14, 1949 ~ December 19, 2019
Vern Lee Utt, 70, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at his home. He was born August 14, 1949 in New Martinsville, WV, the son of the late S. Vern and Norma Lee Trader Utt.
With 38 years of service, Vern retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Electrical Department of the Blooming Mill. He was a member of the WSX 25 Year Club. Vern enjoyed golfing and bowling at the Holiday Bowling Lanes with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cathy Johnston Utt; son Vern Lee Utt II (Abigail) of Orwell, OH; daughter Crystal Lee McCawley of Morgantown, WV; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and God children Cory Martin and Amber Johnson.
Friends will be received Sunday from 1 until the 4 PM funeral service at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Reverend Tom Derby will officiate. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Senior Center, 647 Gas Valley Road, New Cumberland, WV 26047.
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Cathy, Crystal, and Vern, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of your family from time spent with them. May God give you peace in this time of grief. Crystal Glover Meerdo
Lee and I spent a good bit of time together in our younger days even worked in Blooming Mill at same time but not same job. He was on my bucket list to visit the last few years but with our sickness it just didn’t happen. Goodbye ole buddy see you on the other side.
How do you say a memory of someone in a few lines? Known Lee for about 39 years. Plain and simple, a very good man. He always welcomed me to his home with a smile. He was a wonderful provider for his family. A man to respect. A brave man. He is gonna be missed and loved by many
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”Matthew 5:4 Love Always, Aunt Patty, Yogi, Todd, and Brad MacGregor
Best part of treatment day was my ride to it with Mr. Utt. No matter what there was always a smile and a happy ‘Good Morning’. I miss you my friend.
Lee was my prom date in high school. He was such a gentle and kind person with a sweet smile and liked by all. May his memory be eternal. Nancy Malinowski Turkaly , Class of 1968 Weir High School.
Thank You Nancy. Lee spoke of you with good memories and thoughts. Cathy
Thank You Mary. There was always a smile on his face when he spoke of you. I will be seeing you around. Take Care Cathy.