Billy Gean Torris Jr.

Billy Gean Torris Jr. obituary, Plano, TX

Billy Gean Torris Jr.

Billy Torris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coker-Mathews Funeral Home on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Billy Gean Torris Jr, of Josephine passed away on October 30, 2025 of cancer after a five-year battle. A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 7, 2025 at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stan Coleman officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. until service time.
Billy was born born on May 31, 1952 in El Paso, Texas to Billy Gean Torris, Sr. and Eulalia D. Torris. He grew up as a child in Missori. His parents later relocated to Greenville Texas in 1968.

He graduated from Greenville High School. Billy age 18 married his school sweetheart Dorothy Smith Torris at age 16 and were married 55 years. They had two son's Billy Gean Torris III and Edward Wayne Torris

He loved his country and served in the Army from December 1970 to August 1974.

He was compassionate about old vintage cars. He loved his job as a transmission specialist for over 44 years. He met so many wonderful people during his services with the transmission business industry.

Billy was preceded in death by his son, Edward Wayne Torris, sister Valerie Torris-Earls, his father Billy Gean Torris Sr, and his mother Eulalia D Torris.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Torris; son, Billy Gean Torris III; sister's, Donna Torris, Delania Sampson and brother-in-law Shane Sampson, Tami Torris-McClain and brother-in-law Ron McClain

Our family would love to especially thank Centric Hospice for amazing job in caring for our loved one during the end of his days
Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

5100 I-30 East @ US-69, Greenville, TX 75402

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