Charles 'Chuck' R. Clifton, 77, of Cuero passed away Monday, December 1, 2014. He was born November 6, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Eileen Wiese and Ralph Clifton. He served in the United States Navy for 14 years as a submariner navigator and was honorably discharged on January 10, 1969. Chuck married Mary Porche on October 9, 1999. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed square dancing, woodwork, fishing, archery, and playing his harmonica. Chuck was a member of Cuero Gun Club, held office for the Cuero Volunteer Fire Dept, and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church serving as a greeter along with his wife, Mary, and as an alter server. He was known as the 'Money Man' at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Saturday Night bingo and was active in the Habitat for Humanity project. Chuck had a passion for helping his community. He volunteered for Let's Stand Together serving Thanksgiving meals to the people of Cuero and served fresh meals every week to troubled youth at Fresh Start Fellowship in Cuero. Chuck was best known at Christmas for his Swedish rosettes that he made for his entire family and many people of the community. He would calligraphy a Christmas card for each batch he made making over 100 dozens last year alone.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Clifton; children, Fay McManimon, Sylvia Vos Beckworth, Lourdes Yoselin Pego Izaguirre, Renee Melton, Jaime Frank, Kimberly Barns, Michael R. Vos, Michael C. Voss, Charles R. Clifton Jr., Christian Vos, Tracy Vos Cornwall, George Vos, Jose Martin Lainez Vargas, Keith Vos, Kenny Adams, and Kelley Kahanek; sisters, Joan Weddle, Victoria Shirley, and Diane Gee; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul Vos; and daughter, Crystal Cranford.

A rosary will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church on Saturday, December 13, 2014 with mass to follow with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will follow at a later time at

Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Texas.

Pallbearers include Ken Bevins, Librado Mendez, Rick Fitzhugh, Perry Vernon, Jimmy Stokes (gift bearer), Albert Anzualda, Ed Southern (gift bearer), R.A. VanWormer, and Sarah Southern (gift bearer). Honorary pallbearers include all children and grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michaels Catholic Church, St. Michaels Catholic School, Hospice of South Texas, or to the charity of donor's choice.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.