James Livingstone Utz           April 18, 2023

James Livingstone Utz, 74 of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 30, 1948 to the late James Morris Utz and Julia Catherine Bowler Utz.   He was also preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Rea Finke and her husband Charles.

It is with great sadness that we inform folks of the sudden loss of our father, grandfather, and husband. He was a child of God, a lover of all dogs, absolutely loved his grandkids, looked for an opportunity to listen to bluegrass music and eat. All his life he farmed here in Aylor, his cattle and keeping a neat farm was his pride and joy. He was the hardest working man we knew and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by wife, Vivian Medeiros Utz; sons, James Henry Utz, II and Joseph Livingstone Utz and wife Cassandra; grandchildren, Jackson Oscar Utz, Julia Elizabeth Utz, Connor Michael Utz, and Faith Nicole Utz; niece, Carol Finke; nephew, Chuck Finke and wife Christie and their son Mitchell; and many other nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Pastor Jeff Tucker will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the church. The family would like all to stay for a meal at the church.