Tommy Boyce's Obituary
Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Boyce passed away on August 26, 2017. He was born on May 21, 1931 to Homer and Ellen (Thompson) Boyce in Humeston, Iowa. Tommy attended Corydon High School and graduated with the class of 1951. He was inducted into the US Army on February 15, 1952, and served 18 months in Germany. Tommy met Lorna Jean "Jeanie" (VanDyne), the love of his life, and after only 6 months, they were married on September 2, 1955, in Seymour, Iowa. Saturday will be their 62nd wedding anniversary. To this union two sons, Jeff and Greg, were born. Tommy accepted Jesus as his savior in September of 1962. Tommy was a wonderful husband, dad, and grandpa. His family was very special to him and he felt so proud that all had accepted Christ as their Savior. He enjoyed hunting with his sons, wood working, golfing, caring for his yard, and driving his pickup around town. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Corydon, serving as a deacon, helping in the youth ministry, and other various positions. Tommy is survived by his wife Jeanie of Corydon, son Jeff (Brenda) Boyce of Corydon, Greg (Kristi) Boyce of Des Moines, grandchildren; Jason (Sarah) Boyce of Cumming, GA, Brooke (Jared) Richman of Humeston, Sean (Brandi) Boyce of Ames, Sara Boyce and special friend Ben of Knoxville, Taylor Boyce of Bondurant, Collin Boyce of Bondurant, great grandchildren; Ellyana, Avner, Cambell, Hudson, Samara, Wren and also his sister Ann Dotts of Chariton. Preceding him in death were his parents, and siblings; Iva, Beulah, Mary, and John. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Interment at the Corydon Cemetery will immediately follow the service. Military Honors by Corydon & Allerton American Legion. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church of Corydon. Online condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Tommy Boyce please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Corydon Cemetery S. West St. & Co Park Road
Corydon, IA 50060 Visitation AUG 29. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT) Thomas Funeral HomeCorydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected] Funeral Service AUG 30. 10:30 AM (CDT) Thomas Funeral HomeCorydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected]
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