Obituary of Jack T. Torphy

Bedford Jack T. Torphy, 75, of 1526 15th Street, Bedford, died at 9:02 pm on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born July 3, 1930, in Bedford, he was the son of Floyd and Lelah (Pearl) Torphy. He married Phyllis Hamilton on April 26, 1957 and she preceded him in death in 1996. He was a retired engineering technician for NWSC CRANE and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the U.S. Epperson and U.S. Hansen from 1951 to 1955. He was a service officer for the Lawrence County Veterans and a member of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion where he had served as past commander and chaplain. He was currently the Chef de Gar of the Voiture #1192 40 & 8 and a member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsmans Club and the Bedford Elks Lodge. Jack was an organ donor and felt it important to urge others to do the same. Survivors include his beloved companion, Norma Bagby of Bedford; one daughter, Suzanne Terry and her husband, Michael of Bedford; one grandson, Matthew Terry of Bedford; one granddaughter, Erin Terry of Raleigh, NC; two brothers, Dave Torphy and Jim Torphy both of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Michael Torphy in 1995 and one brother, Patrick Torphy. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 4th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Father Rick Eldred officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 3rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary.Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the 40 & 8 Scholarship Fund or the American Legion Scholarship Fund. View Video Tribute