Photo courtesy of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home - Palestine
Jun 7, 1945 - Sep 27, 2025
Rest High my Friend till we meet again! PT was without a doubt , one of a kind! It takes a man to be what Paul was! He would help anyone that was having a bit of hard luck and never think twice or look back! I never saw him sad! If he was I never knew it! He loved his family and they came first! His friends were second and you couldn't find a better one! Again, Rest High PT, Love Ya Buddy!
Jimmy Douthit
October 01, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Friend
I'm so sorry to hear about Paul. He was one of the most kind hearted, genuine and giving people I have ever known. Prayers go out to all his family and friends. He will be missed by many.
Stewart Gaines
October 01, 2025 | Palestine
Paul was my oldest and dearest friend in Palestine. It was always a comfort to know that Paul would be there for you when needed. He was always available for any kind of help, repairs, etc.... especially for Arlene when I was out at sea. He also was the hardest working man I ever knew and could accomplish more in a couple of hours than most could do in 8 hours. When I was young, we worked together for my uncle, by example, he taught me how to do a job quickly and efficiently. I carried these...
Oliver B McReynolds
October 01, 2025 | Neches, TX | Brother
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for the family
Doris (Tyer) Allison
September 30, 2025 | PALESTINE, TX | Acquaintance
Rest in Peace, Paul T. You were a true and cherished friend to everyone that knew you.
Paula Hobson
September 30, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Friend
A great friend of our family, always pleasant to be around, and a very hard worker. He will be greatly missed. Salute ole friend.
Charles McReynolds
September 30, 2025 | Neches, TX | Friend
We are sorry to read of our dear neighbor's passing. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Milton and Betty Conaway
Milton and Betty Conaway
September 30, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Neighbor
I know he was a great man. Tracy told me the stories about how he loved his family made sure they were taken care of. If they needed something he provided it for them
Nina Thompson
September 30, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Coworker
Rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again.
Robert Grimes
September 30, 2025 | Palestine, TX | Friend
Paul G. Torrez, 80, of Palestine, passed away on September 27, 2025.
Born on June 7, 1945, to Eulogia and Pablo Torrez, Paul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alechia Torrez, his parents, Eulogia and Pablo Torrez, as well as numerous brothers and sisters.
Paul is survived by his daughters: Paula Rea and husband Jerod of Elkhart; Tracie Salas of Tyler; and Sue Lynn Torrez and husband Jerrod Cretsinger of Palestine. He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Christopher Rodriguez III and wife Nikki of Fort Worth; Justin Rea of Tyler; Emily Guillen and husband Aaron of Palestine; Bubba (Stephen) Salas Jr. of Canton; and Owen and Case Cretsinger of Palestine. Paul was blessed with four great-grandchildren who brought him much joy.
He is also survived by his brothers, Tex Torrez of Palestine and Amando Torrez of Athens.
Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home in Palestine. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., also at Bailey & Foster.
Serving as pallbearers will be John Pickle, Daine Abbott, Sal Perea, Troy Wacha, Shannon Gibson, and Aaron Guillen.
Paul’s warmth, humor, and unwavering love for his family touched everyone who knew him. Though he will be deeply missed, his spirit and the memories he created will continue to live on in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who were fortunate to know him.
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