Norval "Curtis" Nichols

Norval “Curtis” Nichols, 80, of Kansas City, MO passed away on October 11, 2020.

Curtis was born on January 24, 1940 in Kansas City, MO to Verbal L. and Nellie A. (Shafer) Nichols. On February 23, 1964, Curtis married the love of his life, Vickie G. Pilant. From this marriage two boys were born. He was a Christian man and loved his family. While raising the boys he coached numerous baseball teams they each played on. Curtis enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a Mason; having been a member of the Rising Son Masonic Lodge #13 for more than 50 years!

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ross Nichols; and best friend, George Knotts. He will be forever loved and greatly missed by his wife, Vickie; his sons, Jodie and Scott; grandson, Jesse; sister, Eleanor Lyons (Jerry); and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held at Terrace Park Funeral Home with visitation from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, October 15, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 16 with burial following at Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.