Boyce Venson was born to be a Servant. He was a protective brother, loving friend and comedic relief amongst anyone he encountered. Boyce was born to the late Ellis and Mary G.(Rogers) Venson on January 17 ^th , 1949, in Blue Mountain, MS. He was the oldest of six children. He later moved to Racine, WI in 1953, where he would spend the rest of his life.

Upon graduating from Washington Park High school in 1968, Boyce enlisted himself in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1969-1973. He completed military basic training at Lackland Air Force in San Antonio TX. After basic training he was deployed to Italy and spent his service in the military post office. During his time as an US Airman, he earned the rank of Sergeant. He continued serving his country as a CNA for the Veterans Administration where he later retired in 2014.

Boyce was an avid dog lover and bred a variety of breeds of dogs. Throughout his years of working and breeding dogs he met and quickly became a loved friend to many. Rev. David Green was one of his closest friends and Pastor. Boyce's willing heart, loyalty and generosity led him to become a Trustee and Pastor Green's Armor Bearer of Gregg Chapel CME Church in Racine, where he served for 18 years.

Boyce was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, brother Daniel Venson, sisters Linda Barker and sister Peggy Campbell.

He leaves to cherish his memory; Siblings Barbara Davis, Ricky Venson (Deborah) and Jeanine Venson. Brother in Laws, Hubert Barker and Jerry Campbell Sr. Aunt, Verlene Penn. Nieces and Nephews, Jerrell Allen, Andrea Smith (Charles), Jerry Campbell Jr. (Lacresha), Kyla Campbell, and William Cannon (Rachel). Six Great-Nieces and Nephews, Samuel III, Suli, Charles Jr., Marquis, Wolf and Valentina; best friend and confidant Rev. David Green, pastor. Host of cousins.

Psalms 121:1,2

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

Service Details

His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, March 2nd at 12:00 O'clock Noon. Visitation will be in  the funeral home, that day, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.