William Ernest Torrence

Background

Torrence, William Ernest was born on September 6, 1923 in Chattanooga. Son of James Madison Torrence and Lela Margaret (Varnell) Brockman.

Education

Student, University Chattanooga, 1949.

Career

Director purchasing Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, 1946—1957. Administrator Bradley Memorial Hospital, Cleveland, from 1957. Board directors American Red Cross, 1969—1975.

Served with United States Navy, 1943-1945.

Achievements

• William Ernest Torrence has been listed as a noteworthy hospital administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: American College Health Care Administrators (Certified of Appreciation 1960-1962, Paul Harris fellow 1982). Member: Tennessee Hospital Association (regional advisor 1976-1979, Meritorious Service award 1972), Elks, Cleveland Country (trustee 1965-1971, Distinguished Service award 1970), Rotary (president 1966-1967).

Connections

Married Dorothy Katherine Phillips, February 12, 1945 (divorced December 1977). Married Audrey Frances Whitmore, May 13, 1978. Children: William Ernest, James Madison.

Father:

James Madison Torrence Brockman

Mother:

Lela Margaret (Varnell) Brockman

Spouse:

Dorothy Katherine Phillips

Spouse:

Audrey Frances Whitmore

child:

James Madison Torrence

child:

William Ernest Torrence