William Torrence Jr.

William Torrence Jr. obituary

William Torrence Jr.

William Torrence Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gregory Funeral Service - Gastonia on Sep. 12, 2025.

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William Edward Torrence, Jr. was born on October 11, 1974 in Gastonia, NC to Janice Woods Foster and William Edward Torrence, Sr. and departed this life on Sunday; August 31, 2025 in Sandston, VA.

A one day service gathering for family and friends will be Sunday; October 5, 2025 at Gastonian Halls-181 W. Main Street, Gastonia, NC.

(Food and decorations will be from 12 noon until 2)

Visitation will be from 2 until 3 with the service from 3 until 4. A repass will follow after the service.

Gregory Funeral Service is handling local arrangements and cards and flowers may be sent to the funeral home in advance of the service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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