Wayne Herman Torrence

Mr. Wayne Herman Torrence, 87 of Concord, NC formerly of Cornelius, NC died Wednesday July 25, 2012 at his residence. Born November 2, 1924 in Cornelius, NC, he was a son of the late Ralph Alexander Torrence and Zettie Poole Torrence. Mr. Torrence grew up in Cornelius and in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was employed with Goodyear Tire Co in the NASCAR Division for 57 years. Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 28 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening July 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Scot Torrence and wife Denise of Albemarle, Rick Torrence and wife Marla of Rock Hill, SC; daughter, Jody Brakefield of Chester SC; stepchildren, Barbara Bastian, Bill Cook, Brenda Patrick; grandchildren, Holly King, Jill Torrence, Katie Hefner, Zach Torrence and eight great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Jewell Torrence and brother, Ted Torrence. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Lake Norman, 705 Griffith Street Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may make condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.