Torrence, James Charles 

Funeral services for James Charles Torrence, 38, of Longview, will be held 10 a.m. 
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. James was born October 29, 1967, in Irving, grew up in Hallsville, and 
lived the rest of his life in Longview. He died Monday evening, May 29, 2006, at 
his residence. He was a pipe line operator and mechanic for the last 10 years for 
East Texas Salt Water Disposal in Kilgore. James graduated from Hallsville High 
School in 1986, and he attended Kilgore College, Stephen F. Austin University, and 
TSTC in Marshall. James loved spending time with his family, and he enjoyed 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. 
His dad, James Otis Torrence preceded him in death in 2003. James is survived by his 
dog, "Sugar;" special friend, 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, and Matt and Carey Torrence of Fayetteville, N.C.; 
sister and brother-in-law, Renada and Robert Patterson of Houston; niece, Jordan 
Patterson; and nephews, Jason Patterson and Stephen Torrence. The family will receive 
friends from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday evening, June 1, 2006, at the funeral home chapel, 
1617 Judson Road. A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 6/1/2006