William Boyd, Jr. was born on September 6, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the beloved son of Helen E. Brownlee and William Boyd Sr. He attended the Pittsburgh Public School System and graduated from Fifth Avenue High School. At the age of 17, William enlisted in the United States Navy and retired as a Class Chief Yeoman. William loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a longtime member of Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church where he sang frequently with the Men’s Choir.



He is survived by his loving fiancé of 15 years, Gwendolyn Jones; five children, William C. Boyd, Terence Boyd, Danielle Boyd, Endyia Boyd and Darian Boyd. He also leaves a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.