Clarence Burris was born in Bandera, Texas to Campbell and Edith Harper Burris. He had five siblings, Fern, Herman (Buster), Jewell, Aleen, and Kathleen. He grew up helping in his father's saddle shop and later on a ranch outside of Bandera. When the family moved to San Antonio in 1923, Clarence finished his schooling at Main Avenue High. He began a series of jobs, working in a theater, working as a plumber's helper, and helping his father in the carpentry trade and hauling freight. He worked some in the oil fields. He also was in partnership with a man who had a corn chip recipe and equipment. He travelled all over the country trying to sell the product, but during the depression, people didn't have the money for snack food. He sold his share and the product later evolved into Fritos. He married Virginia Sparks and they had two children, Vida and Connell. After their divorce, Clarence married Catherine Sawyers and they had five children, Tom, Dick, Judy, Ken and Dan.
Clarence began working at Duncan Field as an aircraft inspector. Later, this became part of Kelly Field and he rose in rank to Chief of the Maintenance Engine Quality Branch. In this capacity he travelled to Air Bases in both the United States and other countries and received many awards.
After living in San Antonio, Clarence and Catherine decided they wanted to live in the country, so they found some acreage in south Bexar County in the area of Atascosa. Clarence continued to work at Kelly Field. His children had the benefit of a country life with animals and land to roam around on.
Clarence was active in Boy Scouts and was the camp cook for their outings for many years. After his retirement, he spent much time working on his property, turning it into a beautiful place with a creek, picnic area, tree house, and lush vegetation. He grew vegetables and was very content, finally away from the stresses of his career.
Clarence was a wonderful father and husband. He was a good provider and loved his family. He left his mark in this world by raising seven successful children, who benefitted greatly from his knowledge, care, and example.
Contributor: JFH (48531678) • [email protected]
Clarence began working at Duncan Field as an aircraft inspector. Later, this became part of Kelly Field and he rose in rank to Chief of the Maintenance Engine Quality Branch. In this capacity he travelled to Air Bases in both the United States and other countries and received many awards.
After living in San Antonio, Clarence and Catherine decided they wanted to live in the country, so they found some acreage in south Bexar County in the area of Atascosa. Clarence continued to work at Kelly Field. His children had the benefit of a country life with animals and land to roam around on.
Clarence was active in Boy Scouts and was the camp cook for their outings for many years. After his retirement, he spent much time working on his property, turning it into a beautiful place with a creek, picnic area, tree house, and lush vegetation. He grew vegetables and was very content, finally away from the stresses of his career.
Clarence was a wonderful father and husband. He was a good provider and loved his family. He left his mark in this world by raising seven successful children, who benefitted greatly from his knowledge, care, and example.
Contributor: JFH (48531678) • [email protected]
Clarence Burris was born in Bandera, Texas to Campbell and Edith Harper Burris. He had five siblings, Fern, Herman (Buster), Jewell, Aleen, and Kathleen. He grew up helping in his father's saddle shop and later on a ranch outside of Bandera. When the family moved to San Antonio in 1923, Clarence finished his schooling at Main Avenue High. He began a series of jobs, working in a theater, working as a plumber's helper, and helping his father in the carpentry trade and hauling freight. He worked some in the oil fields. He also was in partnership with a man who had a corn chip recipe and equipment. He travelled all over the country trying to sell the product, but during the depression, people didn't have the money for snack food. He sold his share and the product later evolved into Fritos. He married Virginia Sparks and they had two children, Vida and Connell. After their divorce, Clarence married Catherine Sawyers and they had five children, Tom, Dick, Judy, Ken and Dan.
Clarence began working at Duncan Field as an aircraft inspector. Later, this became part of Kelly Field and he rose in rank to Chief of the Maintenance Engine Quality Branch. In this capacity he travelled to Air Bases in both the United States and other countries and received many awards.
After living in San Antonio, Clarence and Catherine decided they wanted to live in the country, so they found some acreage in south Bexar County in the area of Atascosa. Clarence continued to work at Kelly Field. His children had the benefit of a country life with animals and land to roam around on.
Clarence was active in Boy Scouts and was the camp cook for their outings for many years. After his retirement, he spent much time working on his property, turning it into a beautiful place with a creek, picnic area, tree house, and lush vegetation. He grew vegetables and was very content, finally away from the stresses of his career.
Clarence was a wonderful father and husband. He was a good provider and loved his family. He left his mark in this world by raising seven successful children, who benefitted greatly from his knowledge, care, and example.
Contributor: JFH (48531678) • [email protected]
Clarence began working at Duncan Field as an aircraft inspector. Later, this became part of Kelly Field and he rose in rank to Chief of the Maintenance Engine Quality Branch. In this capacity he travelled to Air Bases in both the United States and other countries and received many awards.
After living in San Antonio, Clarence and Catherine decided they wanted to live in the country, so they found some acreage in south Bexar County in the area of Atascosa. Clarence continued to work at Kelly Field. His children had the benefit of a country life with animals and land to roam around on.
Clarence was active in Boy Scouts and was the camp cook for their outings for many years. After his retirement, he spent much time working on his property, turning it into a beautiful place with a creek, picnic area, tree house, and lush vegetation. He grew vegetables and was very content, finally away from the stresses of his career.
Clarence was a wonderful father and husband. He was a good provider and loved his family. He left his mark in this world by raising seven successful children, who benefitted greatly from his knowledge, care, and example.
Contributor: JFH (48531678) • [email protected]
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