Ellis Ray Torrans, Sr., age 78, of Warsaw left this earthy life for his eternal home on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Golden Care of Wallace after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Mr. Torrans was born September 26, 1933 in Duplin County and was the son of the late Joshua Ellis and Mary Elizabeth Blanchard Torrans. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Thomas Grey Torrans; sister, Judy (Linda) Stone and nephew, Joseph Torrans.

He was a farmer, a highly-skilled trim carpenter and a member of Carlton's United Methodist Church in Warsaw.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his precious wife of 59 years, Dorothy "Dot" Skipper Torrans of the home; his four loving children, Wanda T. Canady (Al) of Wallace, Barbra Dee of Burgaw, Ellis Ray Torrans, Jr. (Maude) of Magnolia and Lisa T. Fussell (Mike) of Teachey; grandchildren, Morgan Jacobs (Mike), Jordan Canady, Polly Parker (Dewayne), Stephanie Jones (Casey), Josh Torrans (Jessie), Mandy Rivenbark (Dave), Trista Jones (Johnny) and Ryann Fussell; great grandchildren, Logan Kissner, Taylor Kissner, Walker Jacobs, George-Allen Parker, Graylee A. Parker, Grayleigh Anna Parker, Grace Anne Jones, Aaliyah Canady, Hunter Tucker, Karlee Rivenbark, Davis Rivenbark, Stone Rivenbark Brady Jones and Jackson Jones; brother, Jackie Torrans (Annette) of Harrells; sister, Grace English of Wallace; sister-in-law, Nadine Marshburn Torrans of Chinquapin; special nephew, Wayne Torrans (Sandra) of Warsaw and special cousins, Bobby Frederick (Greta) and Raymond Frederick of the Wilmington area and numerous friends.

Funeral service will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Brad Carter and Pastor Lindy Jones officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service on Tuesday evening at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and other times at the home of Mike and Lisa Fussell in Teachey.

Graveside service will be 11 :00am Wednesday, May 30,2012 at Devotional Gardens in Warsaw.

Ellis was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather whose greatest joy was his family and being at home. He was best known as "Bubba" to his great-grandchildren. A man of integrity and honesty, Ellis set a positive example for his children and grandchildren to follow. He was a strong, courageous and yet gentle man who brought out the good in all those who were near and dear to him. With a keen sense of humor and charitable spirit, he cultivated many relationships that sustained him and his family through the dark days of his illness. Ellis' family and friends are comforted knowing that he has moved on from this life to a much fuller one with Jesus Christ, his Lord throughout eternity. Ellis will be missed but cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the Torrans family request that donations be given to Carlton's United Methodist Church, c/o Kathy Robbins, 212 Beasley Torrans Road, Warsaw, NC 28398 or to Carolina East Hospice Foundation, 748 S. Kenansville By-Pass, Kenansville, NC 28349.

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Funeral service:6:30pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service on Tuesday evening at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and other times at the home of Mike and Lisa Fussell in Teachey.

Graveside service: 11:00am Wednesday, May 30,2012 at Devotional Gardens in Warsaw.