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James Boyce (Louisiana politician)

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American businessman and politician (1922–1990) For persons of a similar name, see James Boyce.
James Harvey "Jimmy" Boyce Sr.
State Chairman of the
Louisiana Republican Party
In office
1972–1976
Preceded byCharles deGravelles
Succeeded byJohn H. Cade, Jr.
Personal details
Born(1922-10-06)October 6, 1922
Carrollton, Carroll County
Missouri, USA
DiedMay 15, 1990(1990-05-15) (aged 67)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Resting placeGreenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge
SpouseKatherine Jane Thibaut Boyce (married c. 1942 – 1990, his death)
Children3
Parent(s)Clarence George and Nora Leota Clark Boyce
Residence(s)Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Alma materBaton Rouge High School

Culver Military Academy

Louisiana State University (one year)
OccupationBusinessman
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy pilot (1942–1943)
Battles/warsWorld War II

James Harvey Boyce Sr., known as Jimmy Boyce (October 6, 1922 – May 15, 1990) was Louisiana businessman and politician, who chaired the Louisiana Republican Party from 1972 to 1976.

Background

Born in Carrollton, Missouri, he graduated from Baton Rouge High School and attended Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, and for a year, Louisiana State University.

Boyce served as a United States Navy pilot during World War II, and later worked for Caterpillar Company.

Boyce married Katherine Jane Thibaut, with whom he had three sons.

Boyce attended the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco, he as an alternate delegate.

Boyce died in 1990, at the age of 67.

References

  1. ^ Obituary of James H. Boyce, Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, May 16, 1990
  2. "Jane Thibaut Boyce, May 10, 2012". The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
  3. "Boyce, James H." The Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
Preceded byCharles deGravelles State Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party
1972–1976 		Succeeded byJohn H. Cade Jr.
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