Graylin Williams

February 13, 2019

Service Details

Graylin (Bo) Williams passed away on February 13, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Bo was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Dorothy Joseph. He was baptized at Evergreen Baptist Church in New Orleans at a young age.

He graduated from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans where he played trumpet as a member of the renowned Marching 100 band that marched in the Mardi Gras Parade.
Bo worked many years for the City of Des Moines as a Computer Programmer.

He is survived by his mother; daughter, Lynelle Williams of Miami, Florida; sisters, Sharon and Carla Foster; brothers, Lionel and Leon (Peggy) Foster; special uncle, Eddie Ellis; and a host of nieces, nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Victor Joseph; brother Merlin Williams; and sister, Charleen Foster.

Bo loved to cook for the family, and enjoyed watching football and basketball.

Services will be held at:
Hamilton’s Funeral Home
605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa
February 28, 2019 –

Family Hour: 9:00 a.m.
Services: 10:00 a.m.

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