David Carl Torrey, age 72, of Commerce, GA entered rest on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1954 in Dunkirk, the son of the late Donald Lee Torrey and the late Nancy Lou Tyrrel Torrey.
Mr. Torrey attended Hoschton Baptist Church, volunteered at the Winder VA Center, IServ Ministries, and the Jackson Trail Fire Department. He loved the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Braves and University of Georgia sports teams, but most of all, loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was retired from Shilo Industries.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Torrey is predeceased by a son, Jason Edwards Torrey. Survivors include his wife, Mailene Carence Carlson Torrey; daughter, Carence Burks (Mark) of Commerce, GA; five grandchildren, Austin Burks (Megan) of Hoschton, GA, Michael Burks (Daniele) of Decatur, IL, Emily Burks (fiance Brayden Harper) of Commerce, GA, Lexi Torrey and Lily Torry of Hoschton, GA; two great-great-grandchildren, Autumn Burks and Johnny Burks; and two sisters, Diane Torrey and Ruth Paden (Ron) of Dunkirk.
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, May 26 at the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson, GA, with Mr. Tony Thompson officiating.
Memorials may be made in David's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia or the the local Winder VA Center.
Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com.
