Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris and Cobb Commissioner JoAnn Birrell were among those representing the county Thursday at the burial service for former Cobb Commission Chairman Mike Boyce at Arlington National Cemetery.
Boyce, a retired Marine Corps colonel, died in January after suffering two strokes attending a leadership program at his alma mater, the University of Notre Dame.
He served in the Marines for three decades and was laid to rest with full military honors and his wife Judy, and family received the flag that was draped over his casket.
“The ceremony was very moving and inspirational to all of us present. Condolences and prayers to his wife, Judy, and the family,” Birrell wrote in her newsletter Friday. “May he rest in peace.”
Boyce was a Republican who served as chairman from 2017-2020 after ousting incumbent Tim Lee. Boyce lost his re-election bid in 2020 to current Democratic chairwoman Lisa Cupid.
Boyce, 72, lived in East Cobb after transitioning to civilian life and was an active member of Mt. Bethel Church, where a memorial service was held in February.
Cobb County government produced a photo montage of Mike Boyce’s service at Arlington National Cemetery.
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