Full Name:
Jermaine 'Tony' A. Boyce
Gender:
Male
Family:
Spouse: Schevelle; 2 Children: Jillian, Antonio Josiah (AJ)
Birth Date:
01/30/1976
Birth Place:
Greenwood, SC
Home City:
Laurens, SC
Religion:
Christian-Baptist
Attended, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, Greenville Technical College, 2016
DMin, Missions, Gardner-Webb University, 2010
MDiv, New Testament Studies, Interdenominational Theological Center, 2003
BS, Elementary Education, College of Charleston, 1999
Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 25, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020
No caucus information on file.
Senior Pastor, Mt. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 2009-present
Faculty, South Carolina Baptist Congress of Christian Education, 2001-present
Chair, Olive Branch Village Project, 2012-2020
Diversity Fellow, The Riley Institute Diversity Leadership, 2009-2015
Adjunct, Brown Mackie College, 2013-2014
No organizational membership information on file.
Awards:
Rev. A.B. Sherman Excellence in Ministry-Upstate Gospel Coalition
Unsung Hero-Church and Community of the Upstate
Honored Public Servant-SC Senate
Riley Institute Diversity Fellow-The Riley Institute at Furman
Honor and Commendation-SC House of Representatives
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
05/28/2005
Father's Name:
Rev. George E. Boyce
Father's Occupation:
Reverend
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Denzel Washington-Actor
Vanessa L. Williams-Actress
Favorite Book:
The Isis Papers-Francis Cress Welding
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Food:
Roast beef with carrots and potatoes
Favorite Movie:
Glory
Favorite Musician:
Fred Hammond
Fred Hammond
Favorite President and Why:
JFK-champion for civil rights
Favorite Quote:
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite Sport:
Basketball
Favorite TV Shows:
Cosby Show
Power
Favorite Type of Music:
Gospel Music
Jazz
Classical
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Jacksonville, FL
First Car:
'88 Buick Regal
First Job:
Monsanto Co. Greenwood, SC
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Singing, reading, exercise, travel, basketball.
Mother's Name:
Alice (Mason) Boyce
Mother's Occupation:
Retired (Monsanto Co.)
Co-owner, G Square International, Clinton, SC.
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Take pilot lessons
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Nelson Mandela
Personal Hero and Why:
Charles Hamilton Houston-helped to integrate public schools in America
Priority Issues:
Education, economics, and environment
Publications:
Transforming Attitudes and Commitment to Missions at the Mt. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Provide visionary leadership for District 25 and the state of SC.
Spouse's Occupation:
Physical Therapist