Kevin Wayne Nelson

Kevin Wayne Nelson, 61 of Hix Community passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, doing what he loved the most fishing with his daddy. Funeral Services are planned for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell. Rev. Jimmie Hale officiating, burial will follow in Macedonia-Hix Cemetery. The family will receive guests Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kevin was born, August 30, 1964, in Dallas, Texas to parents Wilford Nelson & Barbara (Touchstone) Nelson.

For most of Kevin’s career he worked in the Petroleum Industry mostly for Bearing Supply.

He was a music buff, especially Willie Nelson. His favorite sports team was the Longhorns. He loved spending time with family and friends; everyone loved his jambalaya and his chili. When he wasn’t working you could find him fishing or BBQing.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Nelson and a sister, Michelle Nelson.

Kevin is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Victoria Clark & Husband Thomas of Waxahachie, Texas, his father Wilford Nelson of Caldwell, Texas, and a brother and sister-in-law David Nelson and wife Denise of Somerville, Texas, 

In lieu of flowers memorial Donations may be given to the Charity of your choice.