The world is slightly less sweet after the death of Black icon Wally Amos , who lived many different lives across his 88 years here. Following his youth in Tallahassee, the multi-talent moved to Harlem to live with his aunt, Della Bryant, while he was still a teen. Amos dropped out of high school but later returned to obtain his GED; like many young men in the 50s, he felt the call to serve his country. Amos was a member of the US Air Force from 1954-57 but ultimately decided he craved something more glamorous out of life. While working his way to the top at William Morris Agency, Wally Amos settled down with his wife, Carol Williams, who he leaves behind. The couple welcomed four children – Gregory, Michael, Shawn and Sarah – who are already doing their part to make sure the family legacy lives on forever . They no longer own the Famous Amos cookie company their father launched in 1975, but they’ll always have his tasty recipes and infectious smile to remember him by. How Did Wally...
