Obituary of Robert H. Torrence II

Age 71, passed away unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Friday, August 21, 2015. Bob was born in Elmira NY on March 22, 1944 a son of the late Marian Sharp Torrence and Robert H. Torrence, Sr. Bob is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jacqueline Rutty Torrence; children, Kimberly Gilbert and husband Eddie of Sanford FL with children Jace (Becca) and Tyler; Randall Torrence and wife Lisa of Winter Springs FL with children Danielle and Brandon; Marty Ruth and Bridget of Elmira; Kristeena Kreisler and husband Joe of Coral Springs FL with children Derek and Kayla; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Torrence of Orange City FL, James and Barbara Torrence of Elmira, Richard and Renee Torrence of Pine City, Terry and Carol Torrence of Pine City; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Martha and Ron Weeks of Elmira; special friends Jim and Cindy Henson of Canton PA, Squeaker and Trish Guisewhite of Elmira; several nieces, nephews, cousins and neighbors. Bob had worked at Trayer Products for 27 years and then as a bus driver for the Elmira City School District for 23 years. He was affectionately known as "Nails". Bob was an avid camper and NASCAR fan. He loved everything to do with old cars. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 West Water St. Elmira, on Monday, August 24, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 7:15 p.m. Committal prayers and interment will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Fitzsimmons Cemetery. Donations in memory of Bob may be directed to Southport Recreation Association, Hannah Jerzak Fund, P O Box 125, Pine City NY 14871.