Gregory S "Willo" Williams

Gregory S. "Willo" Williams, 56, of Sioux City, died Saturday, April 27, 2019, at a local hospital.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Sioux City, with the Rev. David Halaas officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Homes.

Greg was born in Sioux City, on July 23, 1963, the son of Douglas D. and Patricia A (Wickstrom) Williams. He attended Sioux City Public Schools and graduated from East High School with the class of 1981. Willo participated in athletics at East as a member of the football and baseball teams.

He was a very kind and funny person, and was a tremendous hard worker during his lifetime. He continued to play baseball after high school as a member of several teams, including the Sioux City Saints. Greg worked in construction most of his life working most of the time for Albenesius Construction. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Willo is survived by his father, Douglas; his sisters, Judy, and Kelly; his brother, Robbie; one niece; one grandnephew; and his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

The family requests memorials in his name be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church.