Boyce Loyd Jones
Boyce Loyd Jones, of League City, Texas, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Pearland, Texas at the age of 89. He was born on July 11, 1931 in Claude, Texas to Homer and Beatrice Jones who passed away within a short time of each other around his fifth birthday. Boyce, his twin brother Boyd, and older sister Joyce were then sent to the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, TX. Boyce had very fond memories of his life at “the home” and all the mischief he managed to get Boyd and himself into.
After graduating high school, Boyce enlisted in the United States Army and served in Korea along with Boyd. Following the war, Boyce lived for a while in Alaska building boats but returned to TX and became a Dallas police officer. He also worked as a delivery driver for Manor Bakery and later in life was a machine operator in the steel industry. Boyce met his wife Flo at a church dance and were married a time later. A marriage that lasted 53 years until Flo’s passing in 2009.
In 1973, Boyce and Flo moved to Clear Lake, TX and joined the Clear Lake United Methodist Church where they were very active. Boyce sang in the choir, ushered, drove the church van, went on many mission trips and made and upholstered many pieces of furniture for the church. Boyce also belonged to the Clear Lake Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was also a Shriner at El Mina Temple Galveston, TX and drove a shuttle bus for families coming to the Shriner Burn Center from all parts of the world. He also worked with Habitat for Humanity building homes for many years. Boyce enjoyed woodworking and created many beautiful pieces for friends and family, and donated a number of his creations to charitable causes.
Boyce was preceded in death by his wife Florence, sister Joyce Spencer and brother Boyd Lee Jones.
He is survived by his sons Douglas Jones (Jason), Ronald Moncrief (Charlotte), Richard Moncrief, daughters Margaret Cooper (Pat), grandchildren Pamela Moncrief, Tammie Schultz, Theresa Hood and many other loving family and friends, especially his neighbors Patty and Steve Bordeau and Steve and Linda Kissack.
Our dad was a wonderful father and Christian man who witnessed the love of Jesus by his words and deeds. He had more than just his own children but many, many other “stray children” that his kids would bring home. He was always available to help his neighbors, friends, and family and will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, February 10th at 12 PM at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Methodist Children’s Home, 1111 Herring Ave, Waco, TX 76708 or via www.mch.org/donate.
Crowder Funeral Home experienced technical difficulties during the Live Stream of the Ceremony for Mr Jones. We apologize for the inconvenience. Below is a link to watch the recorded version of the ceremony. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Mr. Jones was a wonderful and loving neighbor to both my parents and I, who have lived next door to Boyce for the past fifteen years. He treated my two children, Amber and Aiden, as though they were his own blood-related grandchildren. He was quick to help with many tasks, such as airing up our low tires, surprising the kids and I with either school supplies or clothing to start a new school year, and not only offering me car maintenance assistance, but going the extra mile by patiently teaching me how to do it on my own. He led a meaningful existence and had many, rich layers of experience which he shared through the most interesting, true stories that I dearly appreciated and deeply relished. Although his strong-mindedness at times resembled stubbornness, I will forever remember him first and foremost for his loving kindness and caring nature, which he freely bestowed upon my family, leaving a legacy behind where he has now (and will always be) embraced as a true relative.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kim! I deeply appreciate your sentiments and reflection. Yes, he was stubborn but in sort of a good way. He loved your children as he loved all his other “children,” and he had a boatload. I’m so glad you took the time to write your thoughts down. It means a great deal to me how you held my father in such esteem. You know, he sort of collected people the way other people collect cars or boats or what have you. He so delighted in people and everyone was family. He had some crazy stories let me tell you. I’m sure you have heard a number of them yourself as he delighted in sharing his memories, especially of his time at the Methodist Children’s Home where everyone was family quite literally. And oh, he was up to mischief you can believe, and never changed a bit. Thank you agian so much!
Douglas Jones
Hi this is aiden staggs kim kissack kid i miss your talks i am sorry i cannot talk to you i feel so shellfish for not talking to you you was a great neighbor/family member you helped me when i need help i wish you came back for a day so i see you again i Really miss you so much i love you so much but your in a better place you fight to get rid of stuff in your body i am so sorry i did no came to see
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Thank you so much, Aiden! You are not selfish in the least. I so appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. My father loved you as one of his own grandchildren! And he had so many. You know, to die is to be human. And anything human is mentionable and manageable. In other words, it is OK to talk about your feelings which you did so beautifully. My father knew you loved him and he loved you. Never forget that! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and yourself with me!
Sincerely,
Douglas Jones
Hello Aiden,
Thank you for taking the time to write your thoughts! You are not selfish in the least. Otherwise, you would not written such a beautiful letter in honor of my father who truly loved you as one of his own grandchildren. You know, to die is to be human. And anything human is mentionable and manageable. And anything mentionable is manageable. I don’t know if you ever saw Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood growing up but he said that. So it is OK to share your love and thoughts no matter what they are. I so appreciate that you took the time to write about your grandfather because that is who he was.
Sincerely,
Douglas Jones
I wanted to send my sincere sympathy to all who are grieving and missing Boyce. I was blessed to know both Flo and Boyce. We first met at Clear Lake United Methodist Church when we took a Stephen Ministry Training course together. That was about 30 years ago! At the time, I had a baby girl. He always would ask about her as she grew. I will never forget his kindness, his smile, and his obvious love for everyone he knew. What a wonderful man. He will be missed! I thank God for allowing me the honor of knowing him. It comforts me to think of he and Flo being back together again. I know how much he adored her and missed her after she was gone. They were such a special couple.
Thank you so much, Pauline. I truly appreciate your thoughts.
Douglas Jones
I knew your dad through my mother also a homer ( Nelda Hazlewood). He was such a kind person and I remember him from Easter at MCH
You hold precious memories
Thank you, Debbie!
I have known Boyce since he and Flo were in sunday school forum class together at clumc with me. That had to be about 39 years ago. They were both such wonderful people. I would see Boyce every sunday and he always wanted a hug and I was happy to ablidge. I will always miss him and love him. Sincerely, Druscilla Miller
Boyce was a loving gentle man. One year, on a Mission trip ( with Clear Lake United Methodist Church) at Mt Sequoia, a Methodist Jurisdictional Camp, in Arkansas, we worked in the same area for a couple of days. Boyce reupholstered a couple of golf carts. I painted a sign. I will never forget when Flo called. Flo & I had been in a disciple Bible study together. Her sense of humor was unsurpassed! Boyce sounded like a teenager talking to his sweetheart. It was such an endearing conversation- of course I only heard bits and pieces but I will always remember.