James Torres

January 4, 1966 - December 22, 2007 James A. Torres, 41, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007, at Deaconess Hospital. James was an insurance agent for Torres Insurance Agency for 18 years and had been president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Southern Indiana since 2006. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, a 1984 graduate of F. J. Reitz High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Southern Indiana, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He served on the board of directors of the Big Blue Boosters and as an officer of the R-Men's Club. He loved football and coached teams for Evansville Junior Football League for 23 years and the Reitz High School Cub team in 1990. He enjoyed playing softball and played for C&C Sport's team for several years. James is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ronda (Cooper) Torres; two sons, Nathaniel "Nate" J. Torres and Nicholas "Nick" R. Torres, both at home; his parents, Donna J. (Cutteridge) and Richard D. Torres Sr., of Evansville; and two brothers, Scott (Angela) Torres of Evansville and Richard D. Torres Jr. of Indianapolis. Also surviving are his mother and father-in-law, Ronald and Mary Cooper; sisters-in-law, Cyndi (Kevin) Prindle and Jenny (Bernie) Mayer; and a brother-in-law, Jon Cooper, all of Evansville; nieces, Jaime and Kaitlynn Torres, Amanda Antey, Cooper, Chloe and Peyton Mayer; nephews, Craig and Clay Prindle, Devon Cooper and Blaine Mayer; and aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Pierre Funeral Home, continuing at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Rev. David Nunning officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Torres Children's College Trust Fund at Heritage Federal Credit Union. Family and friends unable to attend may leave condolences online at Pierre Funeral Home. How the class of 1984 and others remember James: James still continues to breathe life into those whom he touched. For many years I was not real close to my big brother but his love for me has never been in question. What matters most is the last words we said to one another and that is that he loves me and I love him too. I take much from his passing because his life gave so much. When you talk about those that had an impact in this world, James is at the top of this list. I am proud to speak of him and I am grateful the Lord granted us 41 great years with such a special person. I want to encourage all of you to tell your family and friends that you love them. Hug them and share a kind word with them. Spend some time with each other so that life rewards you the many memories one will need to cling to. James, "I Love You!" We all miss you and thank you for all you have done and continue to do. Smile on us because we think of you all the time. Love and Respect Forever, Richard D. Torres Jr. I've known James for over 32 years of my 42. I never realized till his passing how much he and his family meant to me. I loved him like a brother he was my best friend. Next year at the 1st Reitz football game I will certainly miss him standing next to me, we spent probably 20 yrs. standing in the same spot. I could type a book on all the things James and myself have done together but let me say this our lives was very similar we were a lot alike .We was different yet alike. We watched our families grow up together, My wife Sandy is his youngest boys God Parent,James and Ronda stood up for us when we renewed or vows for the Catholic faith. There are just too many things I could say and probably forget most. I will not forget You brother I will see to your family and try to help them through this trying time. James I love you and will never forget you. As well as my wife Sandy and my 2 daughters Cassie and Haley. Watch over us and may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Best Friends Forever, Donnie Turpin Tell everyone your memories of James. Click here to send in a message to be added to this page.