James Charles Torrence's Obituary
James Charles Torrence
Funeral services for James Charles Torrence, 38, of Longview will be held at 10 AM Friday, June 2, 2006 at Hallsville Cemetery with the Reverend Buddy Duggins officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9:00 PM Thursday evening, June 1, 2006 in the funeral home chapel, 1617 Judson Road.
James was born on October 29, 1967 in Irving, grew up in Hallsville and lived the rest of his life in Longview. He died at his residence on Monday evening, May 29, 2006.
He was a pipe line operator and mechanic for the last 10 years for East Texas Salt Water Disposal in Kilgore in Kilgore.
James graduated from Hallsville High School in 1986, attended Kilgore College, Stephen F. Austin University, and TSTC in Marshall.
His dad, James Otis Torrence preceded him in death in 2003. He is survived by his dog, ?Sugar?; special friends, Wendi; mother and step-dad, Charlene Henigan and Greg Franks of Marshall; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Kay Torrence of Kilgore, Jim Torrence, Jr., of Nacogdoches; Matt and Carey Torrence of Fayetteville, NC; sister and brother-in-law, Renada and Robert Patterson of Houston; niece, Jordan Patterson; nephews, Jason Patterson and Stephen Torrence.
James loved spending time with his family, and enjoying the outdoors. He enjoyed riding his Harley Motorcycle and attending the NHRA Drag Races with friends and family.
James was baptized at Harmony Baptist Church in Hallsville.
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