Obituary of Peter Russell Boyce

In loving memory of Peter Russell Boyce, TSgt USAF Retired, 87, of Colonial Heights who passed away on March 16, 2014 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born in Englewood, NJ on February 16, 1927 and served his country in the Unites States Air Force, retiring after 22 years of dedicated service, then retired from Civil Service after 32 years of service. Mr. Boyce was preceded in death by his parents Frederick Sydney and Doris Ada Tomes Boyce. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Shirley Lee Kirby Boyce; daughters, Barbara Lee Seavey and her husband, Robert Seavey of MA, Sherri Lynn Watson of MI, Nancy Russell Boyce of FL, Anita Mae Freestone and her husband, John of TX, 10 grandchildren,17 great grandchildren, and a sister, Sylvia V. Goodwin of England. Pete was an avid lover of the Big Band Era, listening to his music, and watching his vast collection of classic movies. For the past 30 years he found great enjoyment in tracing his heritage back to the 1500's which all originated in England. He made annual visits to his homeland which were the highlights he looked forward to. True to his English heritage he was a gentleman, loving husband and father. Peter, AKA, Baby Cakes, Dad, Pop Pop, and grandpa will be deeply missed. The family will receive friends at Memorial Funeral Home, Hopewell, on Thursday March 20, at 12:00 PM, funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM following the visitation. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens in Prince George, Virginia following the service. Condolences may be registered at www.memorialfh.com