Boyce Lance Austin

Boyce Lance Austin, 76, of Marshville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his beloved family.

Boyce was born at home on June 28, 1948, in Marshville, North Carolina to the late Mr. & Mrs. Homer David Austin. He was also preceded in death by wife, Joyce Thomas Austin; brothers: Allen Davis Austin, Teddy Michael Austin, and twin, Royce Vance Austin; sisters: Merle Lorriane Helms and Pamela Joy Austin; and beloved nephew, Michael Dwayne Austin. 

 Boyce retired from ATI in Monroe, NC after 50 years of service. After retiring, Boyce spent his time fixing things around the house, helping to care for his grandchildren, and he was an avid couch potato. Boyce was a devoted husband, loving girl dad, amazing pawpaw, brother, and uncle. Even though he was not a man of many words, Boyce showed his love through his actions. 

The family will receive friends from 1:30pm -2:00pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. A Memorial service will follow at 2pm, officiated by Pastor John Miller. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery at 7002 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Marshville, NC.

Survivors include daughter, Selina Austin of Marshville, NC, daughter, Michele Austin of Marshville, NC; grandchildren: Caitlin Joy Austin, Gabriela Faith Austin, Clinton David White and Jasper Austin White all of Marshville, NC; brother: Charles Timothy Austin (Carol) of Locust, NC; sisters: Patricia Mullis of Stanfield, NC Angel (Dale) Tarleton of Marshville, NC and Cynthia Thomas Austin of Marshville, NC; as well as many, many special nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s foundation of America ( http://act.alz.org )or the National Kidney Foundation ( https://www.nkspickup.com/).

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Austin family.