William Moore Boyce, Jr.

William Moore Boyce Jr., 87, of Davidson, NC passed away on February 24, 2016 at The Pines at Davidson. William was born February 25, 1928 in Atlanta, GA to the late William and Mildred Boyce.

William was a graduate of Davidson College, and later received a Bachelor’s degree of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and was ordained in to the ministry in 1952. During his ministry he served as a Chaplain in the US Army during the Korean conflict with the 7th Infantry Division. He served congregations in Charlotte, NC at St. Paul Presbyterian Church from 1955–1962; in Portsmouth, VA at First Presbyterian Church from 1962-1968; and in Richmond, VA at Lakeside Presbyterian in Richmond, VA from 1968 to his retirement in 1992. Following his retirement, he moved to The Pines at Davidson in 2007.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Bedford W. Boyce and brother-in-law, Edward G. Sellers.

William is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Sellers Boyce; sons, David (Elizabeth) and Richard (Kathleen) Boyce; daughter, Barbara Boyce Whitesides (Edward); eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert E. Boyce and James G. Boyce; and brother-in-laws, Charles G. Sellers and Phillip A. Sellers.

A Memorial Service honoring his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church in Davidson, NC, with a reception to follow at the Congregational Care House. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N Main St, Davidson, NC 28036; or Hospice of Lake Norman, 705 Griffith St. # 203, Davidson, NC 28036.