Mr. Clifford Nelson, at the age of 86, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born May 3, 1928 in Gonzales County to the late John and Mary Allert Nelson. Clifford married his late wife, Alta Hill on November 2, 1949 in Gonzales. To this union were four children, the late John Nelson, Larry Nelson and wife, Shirley, of Meyersville, Jill Bomba and husband, Francis, of Victoria, and Darryl 'Bubba' Nelson and wife, Sherri, of Three Rivers. Clifford and Alta made Cuero their home in 1961 and he worked at DeWitt Electric Coop as an Assistant Line Supervisor for 31 years until retiring. He is survived by their three children; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; their son, John Nelson; brother, James Donald Nelson; and sister, Johnnie Marie Washington. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Freund Funeral Home with a service to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Terry Brown officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Gonzales. Pallbearers include his grandchildren, Lance Nelson, Kristofer Nelson, Patrick Nelson, Steven Nelson, Bradley Bomba, Kyle Otto, Candice Nelson, and Peyton Nelson. Honorary pallbearers include Reese Nelson, Tatum Nelson, Lily Nelson, and Riley Costella. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.