James "Sonny Boy" Boyce Obituary (1946 - 2017)

James Edward Oliver "Sonny Boy" Boyce, Sr., 71, of Brunswick, Maryland passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born March 18, 1946 to the late Oliver Earl Smith and Ida Mae Onley Boyce in Frederick, MD where he grew up. He later moved to Brunswick with his wife of 17 years, Helen Boyce. "Sonny Boy" loved fishing and hanging out with his family. He also enjoyed his pets. He had a loving spirit, especially in his community of Brunswick, where he volunteered often. Along with his wife, Helen, James is survived by: a daughter, Sylvia Lynch and three sons, Justin Lynch, James Boyce, Jr. (Chrissy) and John Boyce, Sr.; grandchildren, aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins, family and friends. He is also remembered by his dedicated cousin, Darlene Ferrell and her husband Rev. Nathantial Ferrell; and Uncle Andy Sewell. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his aunt, Ernestine "Teddy" Sewell; uncle, Robert Dorsey; and special cousin, Tommy Naylor. The family requests in lieu of flowers and food to contribute to funeral cost directly at the Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home, 110 West South Street, Frederick, MD, 301-662-5520.