Steve Torres
Steve Torres, a cherished husband, father and patriot, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at the age of 68 years, at the Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Bossier City.
Steve was born on October 1, 1955, in Delhi. He received a bachelor of administration in Accounting. After graduation, his calling to serve led to an impressive 32-year career in the United States Army and Reserves from which he retired with the honorable rank of sergeant major. Throughout his military tenure, he also served as an Army recruiter, where he inspired countless young men and women to pursue service to their country. Steve’s unwavering faith guided him throughout his life, and he dedicated himself as a lay minister, touching the lives of many with his compassion and wisdom.
Steve was an active member of Brister Baptist Church, where he nurtured his spiritual life and community bonds. An avid outdoorsman, he found joy in nature, whether it was hunting or simply spending time with his beloved dogs. His skills as a handyman were well-known and his sense of adventure took him traveling to places with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Doris Faye (Alexander) Torres; son, Major James “Bull” Torres; sister, Elizabeth “Liz” Brehman; one nephew and one niece. Steve is survived by his wife of 13 years, Kathy Torres of Emerson; son, Phillip Torres of N. Little Rock; father, Frank Edward Torres Jr. of Natchitoches; sister, Carol Moore (Winston) of Houston, TX; brother, Frank Edward Torres III (Raquel) of DeQuincy; grandchildren, Colton Torres and Cayiene Torres of Sunset; daughter-in-law, Karsa Torres of Bossier City; special nieces, Catrina Smith (Paul) and Monda Nelson (Spence) of Lake Charles; nephews, Frand Edward Torres IV of Texas City, TX, Tom Ham of Tamp, FL, and Randy Walker of Louisiana; special uncle and aunt, Derrick “Dick” and Hilda Alexander of Dayton, TX; and a host of extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia, AR with a celebration of life service following at 3 p.m. with Dr. Eric Goble and Dr. Lavelle Spillers officiating. Interment of ashes will be held in the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Rayville.
Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Wiggins, Don Pharr and Scott Duay.
Memorial donations may be made to Brister Baptist Church, 3711 Hwy 79 S, Emerson, AR 71740 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.