L. Kent Nickell, 57, of Kansas City, MO passed away, Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home. A gathering for family and friends will take place 3 to 5pm, Wednesday, June 4th at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th St., KCMO 64155. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association. Kent was born February 26, 1957 in Maryville, MO. He was a hard-working man who was loved by many. He is preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Nickell. He is survived by parents, Kenneth and Eva Nickell; brother, Kirby Nickell; sister, Kimberly Springer; daughter, Brandie (Daniel) Newman and 4 grandchildren, Payton, Levi, Dalton and Ben.