Orval Leo Curtis, 83, Mountain Grove, MO, born April 3, 1931, departed this life April 13, 2014. He was born to Willie and Nellie (Vaughn) Curtis in Duke, MO. Orval was the 3 ^rd of 11 children born to Willie and Nellie.

He was joined in marriage to Bonnie Ellis on Dec. 4, 1970. Orval retired from Whitecastle Janitorial Service of Springfield, MO. As well as years of working at Mansfield/Roby Car Auction. In his spare time he enjoyed coon hunting, bee keeping, showing horses, and fishing; mainly with his brother Delbert.

Orval joined his parents; brothers, Paul, Lonzo, and Delbert; and step-son Randy Whillhite, when he departed.

Wife, Bonnie; children, Jr., John, Melissa, Danny, and Tony; step-children Brenda and Ricky; 20 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 7 siblings, Evert, Bill Wayne, Johnny, Jurl, Florine, Roberta, and Lolita are left behind waiting to see Orval again.

A celebration of Orval's life will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, April 26, 2014, in the Full Gospel Church, Edgar Springs, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.