Curtis P. Pleasants, Jr.

Curtis P. Pleasants, Jr., 93, of Highland Springs, joined his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth D. Pleasants; three daughters, Janice P. Felts of Mechanicsville, Judith P. Kirkpatrick (James) of Sandston, and Bonnie P. Friedman (Eric) of Mechanicsville; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Curtis was preceded in death by seven sisters; two brothers; and son-in-law, Montie Felts. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines. After returning, Curtis worked at the Henrico Theatre where he met his wife. He then worked for Mueller Construction until he retired. Curtis was a loving and devoted husband and father who was always willing to help people. He was a lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Highland Springs. The family would like to thank his caregivers and Hospice of Virginia for their loving support. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 29, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Richmond SPCA at www.richmondspca.org/donate or to Hospice of Virginia at 2235 Staples Mill Road, Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23230.