The Cobb County Government family is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of former Chairman Mike Boyce.  During his four years as Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, Boyce garnered a reputation as a true public servant, putting the needs of those he served above anything else.  Although the retired Marine Colonel often leaned on his military leadership skills, those who worked for him knew he had a soft heart for the county’s employees and often preached he needed to “take care of his troops.”

Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid worked with Boyce for the past four years on the board.  “I am greatly saddened by the passing of our former Cobb County Chairman Mike Boyce. He was a man committed to serving our county, country, and community. Mike was also a man of faith and of family, often seen at county events with his beloved wife Judy. Mike prided himself in often visiting his grandchildren. I pray that we will remember Chairman Boyce’s imprint in Cobb and his efforts to create a place that was welcoming and working for all both in and outside the walls of government. May Chairman Boyce rest in peace and may our prayers be with Judy, his children, and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Boyce was known to handle controversies with grace and diplomacy and insisted on holding multiple town halls, meeting residents face-to-face when tough issues arose.  Even when faced with stiff opposition, he would always acknowledge the rights of Cobb residents to question their leaders.

When he lost the chairman’s position last year, Boyce railed against political divisions and incendiary rhetoric, vowing to help the incoming chairwoman in any way he could.

Cobb County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris: “On behalf of the leadership team, we are grateful for his leadership and he’ll be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”