Elmer Boyce Obituary

Elmer J. Boyce, Jr. 

Chesapeake - Elmer J. Boyce "EJ", 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 29, 2017. He was predeceased by his parent Elmer James Boyce Sr. and Doris Boyce; both of his "Girls" Linda Hodge and Debbie Peterson; and granddaughter Stephanie Peterson. 

EJ was an US Air Force Veteran serving from 1951 to 1955, and after his service he worked for the VA ABC Store until his retirement. After retiring he enjoyed spending his time with his numerous grandkids and volunteering at GA Treakle Elementary School. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Audrey Marie Boyce, Son Barry L. Boyce (Randi), son in law Dennis Hodge (Sherry), grandkids Shannon Jones ( Chris), Travis Hodge (Kat), Adam Hodge (Jamie), Taylor Boyce, Cheyenne Boyce and Brittany Peterson; and 6 great grandkids Breyan, Kensley, Riley, Sydney, Andi and Marquis. 

A Funeral Service will be held on January 2, 2018 at 1 PM in Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435 with entombment following the service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Portsmouth VA with military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers we ask that a donations be made to your local Alzheimer's Foundation. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

Elmer Boyce Obituary (1930 - 2017) - Suffolk, VA - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
See also: 
1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Elmer+Boyce&page=1
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/elmer-boyce-obituary?id=11133797
3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Elmer-J-Boyce/

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# Narrative Summary of the Obituary
Elmer J. Boyce, Jr., known as EJ, passed away peacefully on 29 December 2017 at the age of 87. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and enjoyed spending time with his family, including his wife of 65 years, Audrey, and their children and grandchildren.

# Narrative Summary of Funeral Services
A funeral service for Elmer J. Boyce, Jr. was held on 2 January 2018. He was entombed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Portsmouth, Virginia, with military honors.

# The Edited Obituary
Elmer J. Boyce, Jr.

Chesapeake - Elmer J. Boyce "EJ," 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 29 December 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Elmer James Boyce Sr. and Doris Boyce; both of his "girls" Linda Hodge and Debbie Peterson; and granddaughter Stephanie Peterson.

EJ was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving from 1951 to 1955, and after his service, he worked for the VA ABC Store until his retirement. After retiring, he enjoyed spending his time with his numerous grandkids and volunteering at GA Treakle Elementary School.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Audrey Marie Boyce; son Barry L. Boyce (Randi); son-in-law Dennis Hodge (Sherry); grandkids Shannon Jones (Chris), Travis Hodge (Kat), Adam Hodge (Jamie), Taylor Boyce, Cheyenne Boyce, and Brittany Peterson; and 6 great-grandkids Breyan, Kensley, Riley, Sydney, Andi, and Marquis.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to your local Alzheimer's Foundation. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.

# Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Elmer J. Boyce, Jr.              |
|---------|----------------------------------|
| Age     | 87 years                         |
| Birth   | 1930 (estimated); Chesapeake, VA |
| Death   | 29 December 2017; Chesapeake, VA |
# Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship           | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Elmer J. Boyce, Jr.     | Decedent               | Chesapeake, VA                 |
| Audrey Marie Boyce      | Spouse                 | Chesapeake, VA                 |
| Elmer James Boyce Sr.   | Parent                 | --                             |
| Doris Boyce             | Parent                 | --                             |
| Barry L. Boyce          | Child                  | --                             |
| Linda Hodge             | Predeceased Child      | --                             |
| Debbie Peterson         | Predeceased Child      | --                             |
| Shannon Jones           | Grandchild             | --                             |
| Travis Hodge            | Grandchild             | --                             |
| Adam Hodge              | Grandchild             | --                             |
| Taylor Boyce            | Grandchild             | --                             |
| Cheyenne Boyce          | Grandchild             | --                             |
| Brittany Peterson       | Grandchild             | --                             |
| Stephanie Peterson      | Predeceased Grandchild | --                             |
| Breyan                  | Great-grandchild       | --                             |
| Kensley                 | Great-grandchild       | --                             |
| Riley                   | Great-grandchild       | --                             |
| Sydney                  | Great-grandchild       | --                             |
| Andi                    | Great-grandchild       | --                             |
| Marquis                 | Great-grandchild       | --                             |
# Other Relevant Information

1. Elmer J. Boyce, Jr. served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955.
2. After his military service, he worked for the VA ABC Store until his retirement.
3. Following retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and volunteering at GA Treakle Elementary School.