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Obit for Torrence posted by Ann Weber
Nov 7, 1921 - Jul 21, 2016
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COLLINSVILLE DOLTON
FUNERAL HOME
COLLINSVILLE, TULSA CO, OK
(permission granted)
Torrence (T.L) Riggs, 94, of Collinsville took his heavenly
flight Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Saint Francis Hospital in
Tulsa surrounded by his loving family. Torrence was born on
November 7, 1921 in Coffeyville, KS to Orville and Bessie Riggs.
Torrence honorably served his country in the United States Army,
103rd Infantry in Europe during WWII. He was a life member of
the Local VFW 3077. On June 28, 1941, Torrence married Lila
Edith Loggan. Together they raised 3 rowdy boys. Torrence worked
for American Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic for over 27 years,
retiring in 1983. Torrence and Edith were faithful members of
the Collinsville Baptist Tabernacle for over 60 years.
Torrence was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Edith
Riggs; his son, Don Riggs; his great-grandson, Keaton Horner;
parents and brother, Carrol H. Riggs.
Torrence is survived by his sons, Gary L. Riggs and wife Dee and
Carrol E. Riggs all of Collinsville. Granddaughters Teri Horner
and husband Tracy, daughters Christin and Logan of Claremore;
Tina Schmauss and husband Mike, daughter Brittni and son
Brandon; Toni Thomson and husband Brandon, daughters Paige,
Morgan, and Camden; Christy Webb and husband Travis; Stacy
VonSchriltz, daughter Elizabeth and son Gunther, all of
Collinsville; sister Shirley Riggs of Tulsa and a host of family
and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Cal Farley’s Boys
and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001 or to
Christian Law Association, P.O. Box 8600, Mason, OH 45040-5400
Services for Torrence are under the direction of Collinsville
Dolton Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 24,
2016 from 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Collinsville Dolton
Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 25, 2016
at Collinsville Baptist Tabernacle with Rev. Charles Modrell
officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in
Collinsville
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