Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
BOYCE, Mr. Charles E. (Chuck) - Of Flint, age 80, died Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held 12 Noon Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Cremation will take place following the service.
Visitation 12-8pm Wednesday and 11am Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Charles was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 12, 1936, the son of Ulishus and Ophelia (Rogers) Boyce. Mr. Boyce served in the United States Air Force. Charles moved to Michigan in 1968 and started working at General Motors retiring after 42 years. In March of 1993, he married Elaine Banks. Charles’ favorite past time was bowling. He bowled his first perfect game on October 1, 2004.
Surviving are wife of 24 years, Elaine;
children, Shannon (Rodney) McGaha, Aaron (Christine) Gibson, Michelle (James) Ragen, Cathy Boyce, Vanessa (Howard) Williamson, Demetrius Boyce and Charles Boyce Jr.;
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
and lifelong friends, Virgil and Annette Honaker.
Elaine and Family. I bowled with Chuck the last two years. He was one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever known. I will miss him. I hope you will find solace in knowing that he was loved and appreciated by many.
Irene McKay
May 10, 2017 | Flint, MI
We all have been blessed to travel the road of life with a friend, and although our ways have now parted, I know that somewhere around the next bend we will once more meet again. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Mike & Ninfa Keahey
May 09, 2017 | Mount Morris, MI
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
young
May 09, 2017 | OH
Prayers for your family, so sorry for your loss.. hugs for Elaine!!
TERIA RYE
May 09, 2017 | Burton, MI
The pain, the grief, and the feeling of helplessness, when we lose someone we love, to death, can be unbearable. Please know that our heavenly Father knows the depth of your sorrow and he can provide comfort to help you cope during this difficult time. Our heavenly Father lovingly promises us that in the near future there is a hope of seeing your loved one again. My condolences.
May 09, 2017 | Flint, MI
I am so sorry i was with you when yall started your journey together and i know he was the love of your life as you were the love of his life . You guys made magic until the end may you find comfort in God and all the wonderful years He blessed you to have together. Ill be praying for you and your family love you Toni & Robert Brown
Toni Parson-Brown
May 09, 2017 | Flint, MI
I am going to miss Charlie so much too. Miss him walking their dog at least twice a day and talking to him or dropping in to see him and Elaine and sharing stories or gossip or just joking around.When he would go driving by with or without the dog he always would honk. Elaine does it too. I am so going to miss those times. He was a fabulous good friend and neighbor and so kind. My heart aches for Elaine now. They were attached at the hip.
Maggie Mellow
May 08, 2017 | Flint, MI
When you feel sorrow in these sad times, look to your heart for the happy memories. Elaine, you are in my thoughts & prayers. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
Jeannie Merritt
May 08, 2017 | Grand Blanc, MI
I worked at Grand Blanc Chuck,praying his family
Iris Hare
May 08, 2017 | Flint, MI