William Harry Boyd Dykes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Harry Boyd Dykes (Chester, Pennsylvania), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on January 8, 2026 at the age of 53, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Harry Boyd Dykes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his adoptive parents, Lugenia Dykes and Wilbert Dykes; and his siblings, Ben, John Anthony, Wilmon, Herman, Bobby, Edward, Taylor Riley, Delano Slater and Mazelene.
He is survived by: his son Lamar Ramsey; his sisters, Daisy Slater, Helen Riley, Josie Strand (Lewis), Linda Dykes and Michelle Starks; his sisters-in-law, Allora, Millie Dykes and Willie Dykes (Fannie); his goddaughter Ariel Mathis; his nieces and nephews, Siniyaa and Lorne Lacey; his close friends, Aaron Mathis, Joshua Whitaker, Kelly Garrett and Charlotte Beverly; and his cousins, Charles Thompson and Nigel Davis (Denise Dill). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
