Joji Boyce

Joji Boyce passed away at the Hospice House of Statesville, NC on July 18, 2024, at the age of 76.

He was born on January 5, 1948, in Japan to the late Silas and Chieko Boyce.

Joji was a retired U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran (2 tours) who served for 21 years. He loved fishing, camping, working on cars, and was considered a “Jack of all trades, master of none”. His favorite past time was reminiscing about past times and old music and just plain talking 24 hours a day.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandmother Kimmie Sumanuma and his brother Ross Miller.

Left to cherish his memory are Priscilla Boyce (Wife) of Statesville, NC;  Joji A. Boyce (son) (Carrie) of Rockwell, NC;  Kimilla Boyce (Daughter) of Statesville, NC;  Brianna Boyce (Garrett) (Granddaughter) of Elizabeth City, NC; Tayven Boyce (Davis) (Granddaughter) of Cleveland, NC; Angelina Hendricks (Granddaughter) of Statesville, NC;  Sean Seafood (Grandson) of Rockwell, NC; Katie Seaford (Granddaughter) of Rockwell, NC; Barbara (Larry) Schram (Sister) of Winterset, IA; Robert (Gina) Miller (Brother) of Twin Valley, MN; Susen Miller (Sister) of Ada, MN; Sharyn Gregor (Ken) (Sister) of W. St. Paul, MN; Diann (Rick) Prussia (Sister) of Hendrum, MN: Karen (Myron) Ingebretson (Sister) of Fergus Falls, MN; Pam BrownMiller (Sister) of Lamars, IA; and Jan Harpenau (Sister) of Remsen, IA

A service will be held on November 15, 2024, at 11:45 am at the Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28144.

Lyerly Funeral Home serves the Boyce family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

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