Joel Curless Obituary
In loving memory of Joel Curless of Springfield, Missouri, who departed this world on December 18, 2025 at the age of 62. Joel leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joel Curless to pay them a last tribute.
Though Joel may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Joel touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Donald Curless and Leliah Curless (Moutray) of Palmyra, MO.; his wife Carol; his daughters, Heather Sutton and Kristin Curless; and his brothers, Jerry and Jim Curless.
In lieu of flowers, Joe asked that all donations be sent to the Southwest Missouri Football Officials Association at https://smfoa-mo.org.
