Boyce graduated from McGehee High School before receiving his BS and Masters degrees from Arkansas A&M University (now UAM). He then obtained his Doctorate of Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. He retired from the University of Arkansas at Monticello as a professor after 34 years of service. Boyce's hobbies including hunting, fishing, walking, jogging where he competed in many marathons, coaching baseball, exercising every day, and spending time with his family and dog, Eli.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Jean Davis of Monticello; a son, John Kevin Davis and wife Clarisa; a daughter, Leah Roxanne Davis; grandchildren, John Tyler Funderburg and wife Samantha, Jake Phillips, and Laila Rain Davis; and great-grandchildren, Bennett and Maybree Funderburg.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Randy Risher Wellness Center at UAM. The family requests memorials be made to the Boyce Davis Foundation Scholarship or St. Jude's Hospital. You can sign Boyce's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(14)
Mildred Jones
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 29, 2024Dear Precious Barbara please feel all my prayers and Love for you at this time in your life. They will always be with you as they always have been. You are a very strong Lady and I Love you Very much. I am always here if you need me for anything. ❤️🙏
Judy Howard
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Dearest Barbara and Family so sorry for your lost . Ya'll are in my prayers. Pray the LORD gives ya comfort in the days ahead.Judy Howard
Lisa Rogers
Searcy, AR Saturday, February 24, 2024 Roxanne this is Lisa I am very sorry about your dad know I am thinking of you and your family!Susie Chadwick
Wilmar, AR Saturday, February 24, 2024 Barbara I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms all of you at this sad time.Bridgett Harris
Fountain hill, AR Saturday, February 24, 2024 Roxanne and Mrs.Davis, I'm so sorry to hear about your love one passing away. I'm praying that you find peace. Love you!!!!Mary Jo Boyd Cayce
Kilgore, TX Friday, February 23, 2024 Mrs. Davis, Kevin & Roxanne,I was so sad to hear about Dr. Davis’ passing. So many of my childhood memories contain your family. From living in campus faculty housing to high school & then classes @ UAM. Dr. Davis was always around & always checked up on the family when I would see him. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time. Mary Jo
Dianne Lloyd
Monticello, AR Friday, February 23, 2024 I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello,, AR Friday, February 23, 2024 Barbara and Family.So sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
James and Kathy Berry
Dennis Scogin
Cave City, AR Thursday, February 22, 2024 RIP Dr. Davis. I spent many hours in exercising your CVR lab. We will see each other again one day.Mark/Meranda Cater
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 22, 2024 We were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr.Davis. Our deepest condolences go out to the whole family.Lynda Hood
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 22, 2024 Ms Barbara I am so sorry about Mr Boyce. You and your family will always be in our prayers.Love ya
Lynda Hood
Joyce Dowd
Monroe, LA Thursday, February 22, 2024 I remember Dr. Boyce Davis from his teaching at UAM in Monticello, Arkansas. His daughter married my son. Out of that marriage, a very sweet baby boy was born. His name is John Tyler Funderburg. This was both family’s first Grandson. His Papaw Boyce was a good role model. We all loved Boyce (PaPaw) very much and he will be missed. John Tyler and Samantha have two sweet children named Bennett and Maybree. So Boyce got to enjoy two Great Grandchildren…..Condolences to Barbara, Roxanne and Kevin Davis from John and Joyce Dowd, Monroe, Louisiana….Jennifer Gavin
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Roxanne and Mrs. Davis,I am so sorry that you both are going through this hurtful time, I love you both so much. Losing a parent is awful, losing your person, your soul mate, your one and only is devastating. I pray you find peace and comfort in the coming days.
Jennifer
Frances Hayden
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Barbara, praying for u and your family at this sad time. Frances Hayden