Joshua L. Torrence Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Lexington, South Carolina

Joshua Torrence was the kind of kid you wanted on your football team _ and not just because of his hulking 6-foot-2, 260 pound frame. "He wanted to do whatever it took to help us win the game," said former high school teammate Brian Hoover. "It was never about him and it was always about team. That's why he went into the military. He wanted to help out the country." Torrence, 20, of Lexington, S.C., was killed March 14 in while fighting in Anbar province. He was based at Camp Lejeune. Torrence, a Civil War re-enactor and four-wheel drive enthusiast, graduated from high school in 2003 and joined the Marines the following January. He always came back to visit when he was home on leave, said his former coach, Mark Cagle. "I've got an 11-year-old son that thought Josh was unbelievable," Cagle said. "If my son Steven grows up to be like Josh Torrence, I'd be unbelievably proud of him." He is survived by his parents, Vernon and Regina Torrence.

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Brother, I miss you.

Alan Yao

March 14, 2025 | Sacramento, CA | Military

I am sorry for your loss. Each day I try to honor the fallen from our Military, Law Enforcement or Fire Firefighters on the anniversary of their sacrifice and post it on Messenger. Today my hero is is Joshua. I hope that you do not mind.

Michael Gent

March 14, 2022 | Sparks, NV

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Joshua L. Torrence US Marine Lance Corporal.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made...

Charlie Gili

October 05, 2021 | Brooklyn, NY

Hey Josh, missing you brother.

Alan Yao

May 25, 2020 | Sacramento, CA | Military

Casey Springer-Brigham

December 22, 2019 | Aiken, SC | Classmate

Cant believe its been this long brother, cant wait to see you again

Mike Ard

March 14, 2019 | Batesburg, SC | Friend

Josh is still always on my mind. That smile Ill never forget and that laugh I can hear still!! Such a beautiful soul.

Jennifer M

March 11, 2019 | Lexington, SC | Friend

Gone but ever forgotten. Love you brother.

Semper Fi

Yao

May 28, 2018

MISS YOU BROTHER.

yao

June 18, 2015

Lance Cpl. Joshua L. Torrence

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