Mr. Howard Bruce Boyce An informal "Gathering of friends" will be held at the Bernhardt Funeral Home, 163 River Street, Ellijay, GA on Saturday, February 6th at 2:00 P.M. where friends and family can come together and share memories and celebrate his life. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 7th at 2:00 P.M. at Conyers First United Methodist Church, 921 Main Street, Conyers, GA. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to renal cell research at the following address: Dean R. O'Neill Renal Cell Cancer Research Fund c/o Foundation for the National Institute of Health (NIH), 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 Online condolences may be made at: www.bernhardtfh.com Bernhardt Funeral Home Ellijay, GA in charge of arrangements.