Clarence L. Nelson

Clarence Lee Nelson, 84, of Findlay, passed away at Serenity Spring Senior Living in Arlington, on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Clarence was born on October 3, 1942, in Wayne, to John and Verna (Weiker) Nelson. At 18, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. On August 29, 1964, he married Linda Clark. Following his military service, Clarence worked at the Chrysler Toledo Machining Plant in Perrysburg, where he dedicated many years before retiring.

Clarence was baptized on May 4, 1975, as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He had a passion for old cars, hot rods, and motorcycles, and enjoyed everything related to them.

Those left behind to cherish Clarence’s memory include his children, Eric (Lori) Nelson of Vero Beach, Florida, Brian Nelson of Findlay, Michelle Nelson of Findlay, and Kelly Jordan of North Baltimore; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Genevieve Shook, Fred Nelson, Larry Nelson, Marcella Young, Ruth Clark, Bill Nelson, and Sherry Hall.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; daughter, Becca Rader; son-in-law, Scott Jordan; and siblings, John Nelson, Pam Snyder, and Debra Nelson.

Friends and family may visit from 2-4 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). A memorial service for Clarence will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2315 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, OH 43402.

Memorial contributions in Clarence’s name may be made to the worldwide work of Jehovah’s Witnesses at donate.jw.org/

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.