Carl W. Torrence transitioned his earthly life to his eternal resting place on Friday, March 24, 2017 after an extended illness. Born January 20, 1953 to the late Daniel and Nina Torrence. He was a life resident of Canton, Ohio, and attended McKinley High School. Known to many as 'Popcorn', you could always find him at the fire stations shining shoes in his spare time when he wasn't working. He was an avid lover of sports, loved playing cards, and spending time with his family, making jokes, and giving his signature pop on the forehead when you weren't paying attention. We as a family are comforted by knowing that he confessed Jesus Christ as his personal Lord & Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel Sr. & Nina Rose Torrence, brothers Matthew Torrence & Daniel "Squally" Torrence, Jr., aunt, Janet Ross, niece, Heather R. Torrence. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Carla L. Torrence, Michael L. Torrence both of Canton, OH, Makesha L. Torrence of Columbus, OH, and Michelle (Terrence) L. Torrence-Pounds of Toledo, OH, 13 grandchildren, DaVonte, Rikki, RiKesha, Romell, Malik, KaNaejah, Tanaro, Mikayla, Jamori, Alexandria, Darryl, Miles, & Micah .... (4) great grandchildren; siblings: Michael (Crystal) Torrence, Algernon (Ruth) Torrence, Sandy (David) Meeks, Jeff Torrence, Bruce Torrence, Yvetta Torrence, and Tony Torrence all of Canton, OH and  (1) uncle, Kenneth Ross of Canton, OH, ex wife & special friend Juanell Torrence of Canton, OH. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.