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In Memory of
James Melvin "Smiley"
Boyce
1935 - 2015
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Smiley's store

I always enjoyed my visits to his store when it was located on Virginia Beach Blvd.  I was involved in the Boy Scounts and Smiley very generously loaned us a commercial mixer and oven trays for a huge event.  He had a wonderful personality...

Kathy Gurecki
2015-10-05 11:08:00
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Smiley

We at Genes Transmission Shop (Norfolk) are saddened to hear of the passing of Smiley.  We worked on several of his cars over the last several years and always loved when he came in.  He always had a "smile" and a few stories to ...

Genes Transmission
2015-10-04 16:52:52
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My Cousin

I've known  my cousin James all my life even though I have only seen him a few times...my loss.  He always treated me and my family kindly and showed the utmost respect.  That's just who he was and how he was raised.  Len...

Kenny Boyce
2015-10-03 10:57:27
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A Good Friend

Had dealings with Smiley for about 35 years. Our conversations were always about what was going on and our trials and tribulations. We became close enough to tell all! Lots of laughs n more!! Over the past years he definately had a difficult time wi...

Marty Palacios
2015-10-01 09:22:58
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