Lyle Edison Torrence

Lyle Edison Torrence, 96, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Bedford Hospice House. He was the loving husband of the late Irene Daniel Torrence. Born on September 17, 1922 in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Charlie Andrew Torrence and the late Eunice Hendricks Torrence. Lyle retired from Torrence Builders and was a long-term member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by seven siblings and his son-in-law, James Brooks. Lyle is survived by his daughters, Shelby Organ and husband Ed and Vicki Brooks; four grandchildren, Kevin Organ, Keith Organ, Lynn Dorris and husband Phil and Bryan Brooks and wife Niky; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Jane Wilmouth and Joyce Ernest; special nieces, Linda St. Clair and husband Rick and Ginger Martin and husband Bob; special nephew, Danny Torrence and wife Cindy; and numerous other family members. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Bedford Hospice House for their wonderful care and support during Lyle’s illness. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service starting at 10 am. Interment will follow the service at Fort Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Bedford Hospice House, 1621 Whitfield Dr., Bedford, Virginia 24523.