John M. Torres, Jr.

John M. Torres, Jr., 68, of Taylor passed away Monday January 2, 2012.

Visitation will be 6:00–8:00 P.M. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.

Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Providence Funeral Home with Deacon Freddie Torres officiating. Burial will follow at the Taylor City Cemetery.

John was born June 6, 1943 in Georgetown, TX to John and Frances Torres. John is preceded in death by his parents and sister Esther Torres and daughter Tammy Torres. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Robles Torres of 42 years; daughters, Ruby Torres Trevino and husband Gabriel and Kimberly Torres and fiancé Robert Ortiz; grandchildren, Andy Garza, Angel Garza, Ethan Gonzales and Aaron Trevino.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Roblez, Jr., David Martinez, Gilbert Torrez, Jesse Gonzales, Jesse Torres, Jr., Steven Paredes and Michael Gonzales.

John enjoyed the love of his life Gloria and enjoyed riding around town sightseeing with her. He loved fishing, family gatherings, and enjoyed barbequing. John loved oldies but goodies music, especially the Twist which he truly loved to dance that song with his wife. He loved looking at old cars and collected Hot Rod magazines. John truly loved his daughters and grandchildren. John was known to many as he was always smiling and playing around. He could always walk up to a stranger and carry on a conversation and walk away having a new friend. John never took life for granted, and always lived life to its fullest.

John worked for Austin Bridge and Roads for 38 years as a Blademan Operator. He retired in June 2009. He was known as J.T. at work and maintained ongoing friendships with previous workers.

He was a great husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed but will be forever in our hearts.