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4, 2001 - April 8, 2010SOUTH BEND - On the day of April 8, 2010, the Lord called one of his precious angels home by the name of Michael Justin Boyce Jr. Michael was born October 4, 2001. He was a second grader at McKinley Primary School where he was an honor roll student and very outgoing. He was in the top five of his class. His short-lived life made a major impact on all and he had a smile that brightened your day. Michael was very brave, ambitious and a fun-loving person who had a passion for music, dancing and sports. At the age of two years he began rapping. The late Michael Jackson was one of his musical influences. He was truly a star who will always be with us. Michael, you have truly earned your wings. Michael was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Kendra L. Henderson and Michael Boyce. He passed away in Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family at the age of eight years. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Madison Boyce; one brother, Makai Boyce; maternal grandparents, Rosalind Diggins of Holiday, Florida, and Kenyth "Pinball" Henderson of South Bend, IN; paternal grandmother, Cheryl Boyce of Grand Rapids, MI; maternal great-grandparents, Martin "Duck" (Helen) Henderson, Betty Lou Tidwell of Indianapolis, IN, Bennie (Pauline) Diggins of Holiday, Florida, and Harold (Sherry) Simmons of South Bend; paternal great-grandparents, Willie Boyce and Sylvia Gregory of South Bend; aunts, Latima Diggins, Veronica and Raven Boyce of South Bend, and Ashley Boyce of Indianapolis; a special uncle, Raphael Jones of Holiday, Florida; special cousins, Tyshon and DeMarcus; and best friend, Da'Qua Jennings; along with a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by William Boyce, Joseph Boyce, Anna Mae Gregory, Dempsey Diggins, Mozell Hughes, Minnie Henderson, Prince Sessom, Algerine Henderson, John Sessom and Columbus Coleman II. In lieu of flowers, may contribute to Alford's Mortuary. Funeral services of Michael will be held at noon on Friday, April 16, 2010, at Pentecostal Cathedral Church of God in Christ where the pastor is Bishop Donald L. Alford Sr. Viewing will take place at the church from 11 a.m. to noon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alford's Mortuary where messages of condolence may be e-mailed to alfordsmortuary@comcast.net, c/o the Boyce family.