Clarence Allen Johnson was born September 18, 1933 on a farm in Karnes County, Texas to Hellen Busch Johnson and Fred Luther Daffin Johnson, The third of six boys. The first born (Emory Eugene) was stillborn. Clarence was baptized November 18, 1933 at Elim Lutheran Church and confirmed there on June 13, 1948.
Clarence graduated from Kenedy High School in 1952 and Texas A&I in Kingsville in 1956 with a BS in Agricultural Education. He was a member of the ROTC and after graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Army where he spent 2 years active duty. He was made a Captain and spent 8 years with the Karnes County Reserve Unit with 5 years as company commander. After he was discharged, he went to work at Archer Daniels Midland Grain elevator in Janurary 1959. He worked as clerk until 1954 when he was made manager. He spent a total of 37-1/2 years working there. He retired on July 31, 1996 and was honored with a retirement barbecue (hosted by several local businesses and individuals). He was presented a gold watch by Lowell Downey, president of Collingwood Grain, Inc. (a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company).
When the harvest was approaching in 1975, Clarence tried to get the college student who had worked for him during the 1974 harvest to work for him again but the student was going to summer school so Barbara told Clarence "If you can't find someone, I guess I could work for you THIS summer". Well of course, he did not find anyone so Barbara went to work for him and worked there for 22-1/2 years with him. She worked only part time for a while but then was hired as a full-time employee. She often remarked that "it was a long hot summer" that turned into 22-1/2 years. They had a good working relationship.
Clarence met his future wife Barbara Krause through mutual friends and after they had dated for several months, he asked her if she wanted to go steady to which she replied "how much more steady can we go"? so he ask her to marry him and she said "Yes". They were married August 22, 1964 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ray Point, Texas. They made their home at 412 South 8th Street in Kenedy, Texas. While they were living there their first daughter Carole Ann was born on June 1, 1965. On December 27, 1966 their second daughter Janice Rae was born. In February 1967, they moved into their newly built home at 113 Bluebonnet Drive in Kenedy, Texas. Their third daughter Jennifer Sue was born April 15, 1970.
Clarence always helped his mother and father on the farm and after his mother's death in 1978, he helped he father with the crops and cattle. He raised cattle of his own and then went into partnership with his brother James and they both helped on Fred's farm. When Clarence was no longer able to help James, the cattle were sold since James could not do the work by himself.
Clarence was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in May of 1999 and was pretty active until December 5, 2001 when he suffered a minor stroke that affected his optic nerves and then another one on January 14, 2002. When Barbara was in the hospital in 1998 he spent most of the 64 days that she was in 3 different hospitals with her. He rented an apartment and came home only on several occasions. Barbara thinks that dealing with her problems along with his other worries did not help Clarence to stay healthy. He spent most of his time after his 2 minor strokes at home being cared for by Barbara and his daughters and by a wonderful caregiver, Grace Martinez. Grace was a God-send for Barbara because she could not care for Clarence by herself after he could not walk by himself anymore.
Clarence was always a gentleman and knew a lot of people. Barbara can't remember anytime that he ever raised his voice to her. He might give her a look that meant he was not pleased with what was being said or done but he never was harsh with her or their daughters. Clarence went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2006. He will be missed by his family and his many friends. God will be getting someone in heaven that will go out of his way to do what God wants as Clarence did here in Earth.
Clarence is survived by hei wife Barbara, his daughters Carole (Roger) Gaskamp of Kenedy, Janice (John) Dulaney of Killeen, And Jennifer Johnson of Huntsville; grandsons Lane and Dean Gaskamp; Justin and Jake Dulaney;
brothers James (Iverrene) Johnson of Portland; Milton (Iris) of Corpus Christi; Gerald (Marlene) of El Campo; and Larry (Wanda) Johnson of Pleasanton; Aunt Emma Johnson of Kenedy, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, host of other relatives and friends.
Thank you for attending his services and may God Bless Youj as He blessed us by having Clarence in our lives for these many years.
They belonged to Elim Lutheran Church but transfered to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in 1968. Clarence served the community of Kenedy and his church in many capacities. Throughout the years he served on the church council, some as vice-p[resident. He also was stewardship-finance chairmen for many years. He served as Mothers March of Dimes Chairman for 10 years. He was active in the Kenedy Jaycees and when he was sworn in as President he had the honor of having Governor Price Daniels in attendance at the banquet. He served in many offices before the Kenedy Jaycees disbanded. He was given an honorary life membership in the Texas Jaycees. He received 3 Outstanding Jaycee awards. Clarence served on the Kenedy ISD School Board for 9 years serving as president 5 years. Clarence was an active member of the Kenedy Rotary Club having a perfect attendance for 28 years. He became a Paul Harris Fellow in 2000. He was chosen Citizen of the Year by the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce for 1976-1977. He and Barbara were given a plaque after being chosen by the Kenedy 4-H Club as people who support youth. He served as finance chairman many years for the Kenedy Youth Fair and on the board of the Karnes County Youth Show. He served as director of the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce for several years also.
Clarence was active in sports at Kenedy High School. Clarence was chosen as Most Athletic his senior year. When all three of his daughters were also chosen as most Athletic during their school years he was very proud. While attending Texas A&I he served as vice-president of the student council. He received his teaching degree in agriculture and planned on being an AG teacher but during his practice teaching, he had a bad experience. It seems that while he was at the blackboard with his back to the class, someone threw an eraser his direction barely missing him so he decided that he would try something different than teaching. He had great respect for teachers but decided that it was not for him.
Clarence was a staunch supporter of his daughters in their endeavors, whether it be academics, band or sports. He tried to attend all of their activities but sometimes it was not possible. He was proud of the many awards they received.
Clarence graduated from Kenedy High School in 1952 and Texas A&I in Kingsville in 1956 with a BS in Agricultural Education. He was a member of the ROTC and after graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Army where he spent 2 years active duty. He was made a Captain and spent 8 years with the Karnes County Reserve Unit with 5 years as company commander. After he was discharged, he went to work at Archer Daniels Midland Grain elevator in Janurary 1959. He worked as clerk until 1954 when he was made manager. He spent a total of 37-1/2 years working there. He retired on July 31, 1996 and was honored with a retirement barbecue (hosted by several local businesses and individuals). He was presented a gold watch by Lowell Downey, president of Collingwood Grain, Inc. (a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company).
When the harvest was approaching in 1975, Clarence tried to get the college student who had worked for him during the 1974 harvest to work for him again but the student was going to summer school so Barbara told Clarence "If you can't find someone, I guess I could work for you THIS summer". Well of course, he did not find anyone so Barbara went to work for him and worked there for 22-1/2 years with him. She worked only part time for a while but then was hired as a full-time employee. She often remarked that "it was a long hot summer" that turned into 22-1/2 years. They had a good working relationship.
Clarence met his future wife Barbara Krause through mutual friends and after they had dated for several months, he asked her if she wanted to go steady to which she replied "how much more steady can we go"? so he ask her to marry him and she said "Yes". They were married August 22, 1964 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ray Point, Texas. They made their home at 412 South 8th Street in Kenedy, Texas. While they were living there their first daughter Carole Ann was born on June 1, 1965. On December 27, 1966 their second daughter Janice Rae was born. In February 1967, they moved into their newly built home at 113 Bluebonnet Drive in Kenedy, Texas. Their third daughter Jennifer Sue was born April 15, 1970.
Clarence always helped his mother and father on the farm and after his mother's death in 1978, he helped he father with the crops and cattle. He raised cattle of his own and then went into partnership with his brother James and they both helped on Fred's farm. When Clarence was no longer able to help James, the cattle were sold since James could not do the work by himself.
Clarence was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in May of 1999 and was pretty active until December 5, 2001 when he suffered a minor stroke that affected his optic nerves and then another one on January 14, 2002. When Barbara was in the hospital in 1998 he spent most of the 64 days that she was in 3 different hospitals with her. He rented an apartment and came home only on several occasions. Barbara thinks that dealing with her problems along with his other worries did not help Clarence to stay healthy. He spent most of his time after his 2 minor strokes at home being cared for by Barbara and his daughters and by a wonderful caregiver, Grace Martinez. Grace was a God-send for Barbara because she could not care for Clarence by herself after he could not walk by himself anymore.
Clarence was always a gentleman and knew a lot of people. Barbara can't remember anytime that he ever raised his voice to her. He might give her a look that meant he was not pleased with what was being said or done but he never was harsh with her or their daughters. Clarence went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2006. He will be missed by his family and his many friends. God will be getting someone in heaven that will go out of his way to do what God wants as Clarence did here in Earth.
Clarence is survived by hei wife Barbara, his daughters Carole (Roger) Gaskamp of Kenedy, Janice (John) Dulaney of Killeen, And Jennifer Johnson of Huntsville; grandsons Lane and Dean Gaskamp; Justin and Jake Dulaney;
brothers James (Iverrene) Johnson of Portland; Milton (Iris) of Corpus Christi; Gerald (Marlene) of El Campo; and Larry (Wanda) Johnson of Pleasanton; Aunt Emma Johnson of Kenedy, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, host of other relatives and friends.
Thank you for attending his services and may God Bless Youj as He blessed us by having Clarence in our lives for these many years.
They belonged to Elim Lutheran Church but transfered to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in 1968. Clarence served the community of Kenedy and his church in many capacities. Throughout the years he served on the church council, some as vice-p[resident. He also was stewardship-finance chairmen for many years. He served as Mothers March of Dimes Chairman for 10 years. He was active in the Kenedy Jaycees and when he was sworn in as President he had the honor of having Governor Price Daniels in attendance at the banquet. He served in many offices before the Kenedy Jaycees disbanded. He was given an honorary life membership in the Texas Jaycees. He received 3 Outstanding Jaycee awards. Clarence served on the Kenedy ISD School Board for 9 years serving as president 5 years. Clarence was an active member of the Kenedy Rotary Club having a perfect attendance for 28 years. He became a Paul Harris Fellow in 2000. He was chosen Citizen of the Year by the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce for 1976-1977. He and Barbara were given a plaque after being chosen by the Kenedy 4-H Club as people who support youth. He served as finance chairman many years for the Kenedy Youth Fair and on the board of the Karnes County Youth Show. He served as director of the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce for several years also.
Clarence was active in sports at Kenedy High School. Clarence was chosen as Most Athletic his senior year. When all three of his daughters were also chosen as most Athletic during their school years he was very proud. While attending Texas A&I he served as vice-president of the student council. He received his teaching degree in agriculture and planned on being an AG teacher but during his practice teaching, he had a bad experience. It seems that while he was at the blackboard with his back to the class, someone threw an eraser his direction barely missing him so he decided that he would try something different than teaching. He had great respect for teachers but decided that it was not for him.
Clarence was a staunch supporter of his daughters in their endeavors, whether it be academics, band or sports. He tried to attend all of their activities but sometimes it was not possible. He was proud of the many awards they received.
Clarence Allen Johnson was born September 18, 1933 on a farm in Karnes County, Texas to Hellen Busch Johnson and Fred Luther Daffin Johnson, The third of six boys. The first born (Emory Eugene) was stillborn. Clarence was baptized November 18, 1933 at Elim Lutheran Church and confirmed there on June 13, 1948.
Clarence graduated from Kenedy High School in 1952 and Texas A&I in Kingsville in 1956 with a BS in Agricultural Education. He was a member of the ROTC and after graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Army where he spent 2 years active duty. He was made a Captain and spent 8 years with the Karnes County Reserve Unit with 5 years as company commander. After he was discharged, he went to work at Archer Daniels Midland Grain elevator in Janurary 1959. He worked as clerk until 1954 when he was made manager. He spent a total of 37-1/2 years working there. He retired on July 31, 1996 and was honored with a retirement barbecue (hosted by several local businesses and individuals). He was presented a gold watch by Lowell Downey, president of Collingwood Grain, Inc. (a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company).
When the harvest was approaching in 1975, Clarence tried to get the college student who had worked for him during the 1974 harvest to work for him again but the student was going to summer school so Barbara told Clarence "If you can't find someone, I guess I could work for you THIS summer". Well of course, he did not find anyone so Barbara went to work for him and worked there for 22-1/2 years with him. She worked only part time for a while but then was hired as a full-time employee. She often remarked that "it was a long hot summer" that turned into 22-1/2 years. They had a good working relationship.
Clarence met his future wife Barbara Krause through mutual friends and after they had dated for several months, he asked her if she wanted to go steady to which she replied "how much more steady can we go"? so he ask her to marry him and she said "Yes". They were married August 22, 1964 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ray Point, Texas. They made their home at 412 South 8th Street in Kenedy, Texas. While they were living there their first daughter Carole Ann was born on June 1, 1965. On December 27, 1966 their second daughter Janice Rae was born. In February 1967, they moved into their newly built home at 113 Bluebonnet Drive in Kenedy, Texas. Their third daughter Jennifer Sue was born April 15, 1970.
Clarence always helped his mother and father on the farm and after his mother's death in 1978, he helped he father with the crops and cattle. He raised cattle of his own and then went into partnership with his brother James and they both helped on Fred's farm. When Clarence was no longer able to help James, the cattle were sold since James could not do the work by himself.
Clarence was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in May of 1999 and was pretty active until December 5, 2001 when he suffered a minor stroke that affected his optic nerves and then another one on January 14, 2002. When Barbara was in the hospital in 1998 he spent most of the 64 days that she was in 3 different hospitals with her. He rented an apartment and came home only on several occasions. Barbara thinks that dealing with her problems along with his other worries did not help Clarence to stay healthy. He spent most of his time after his 2 minor strokes at home being cared for by Barbara and his daughters and by a wonderful caregiver, Grace Martinez. Grace was a God-send for Barbara because she could not care for Clarence by herself after he could not walk by himself anymore.
Clarence was always a gentleman and knew a lot of people. Barbara can't remember anytime that he ever raised his voice to her. He might give her a look that meant he was not pleased with what was being said or done but he never was harsh with her or their daughters. Clarence went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2006. He will be missed by his family and his many friends. God will be getting someone in heaven that will go out of his way to do what God wants as Clarence did here in Earth.
Clarence is survived by hei wife Barbara, his daughters Carole (Roger) Gaskamp of Kenedy, Janice (John) Dulaney of Killeen, And Jennifer Johnson of Huntsville; grandsons Lane and Dean Gaskamp; Justin and Jake Dulaney;
brothers James (Iverrene) Johnson of Portland; Milton (Iris) of Corpus Christi; Gerald (Marlene) of El Campo; and Larry (Wanda) Johnson of Pleasanton; Aunt Emma Johnson of Kenedy, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, host of other relatives and friends.
Thank you for attending his services and may God Bless Youj as He blessed us by having Clarence in our lives for these many years.
They belonged to Elim Lutheran Church but transfered to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in 1968. Clarence served the community of Kenedy and his church in many capacities. Throughout the years he served on the church council, some as vice-p[resident. He also was stewardship-finance chairmen for many years. He served as Mothers March of Dimes Chairman for 10 years. He was active in the Kenedy Jaycees and when he was sworn in as President he had the honor of having Governor Price Daniels in attendance at the banquet. He served in many offices before the Kenedy Jaycees disbanded. He was given an honorary life membership in the Texas Jaycees. He received 3 Outstanding Jaycee awards. Clarence served on the Kenedy ISD School Board for 9 years serving as president 5 years. Clarence was an active member of the Kenedy Rotary Club having a perfect attendance for 28 years. He became a Paul Harris Fellow in 2000. He was chosen Citizen of the Year by the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce for 1976-1977. He and Barbara were given a plaque after being chosen by the Kenedy 4-H Club as people who support youth. He served as finance chairman many years for the Kenedy Youth Fair and on the board of the Karnes County Youth Show. He served as director of the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce for several years also.
Clarence was active in sports at Kenedy High School. Clarence was chosen as Most Athletic his senior year. When all three of his daughters were also chosen as most Athletic during their school years he was very proud. While attending Texas A&I he served as vice-president of the student council. He received his teaching degree in agriculture and planned on being an AG teacher but during his practice teaching, he had a bad experience. It seems that while he was at the blackboard with his back to the class, someone threw an eraser his direction barely missing him so he decided that he would try something different than teaching. He had great respect for teachers but decided that it was not for him.
Clarence was a staunch supporter of his daughters in their endeavors, whether it be academics, band or sports. He tried to attend all of their activities but sometimes it was not possible. He was proud of the many awards they received.
Clarence graduated from Kenedy High School in 1952 and Texas A&I in Kingsville in 1956 with a BS in Agricultural Education. He was a member of the ROTC and after graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the Army where he spent 2 years active duty. He was made a Captain and spent 8 years with the Karnes County Reserve Unit with 5 years as company commander. After he was discharged, he went to work at Archer Daniels Midland Grain elevator in Janurary 1959. He worked as clerk until 1954 when he was made manager. He spent a total of 37-1/2 years working there. He retired on July 31, 1996 and was honored with a retirement barbecue (hosted by several local businesses and individuals). He was presented a gold watch by Lowell Downey, president of Collingwood Grain, Inc. (a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company).
When the harvest was approaching in 1975, Clarence tried to get the college student who had worked for him during the 1974 harvest to work for him again but the student was going to summer school so Barbara told Clarence "If you can't find someone, I guess I could work for you THIS summer". Well of course, he did not find anyone so Barbara went to work for him and worked there for 22-1/2 years with him. She worked only part time for a while but then was hired as a full-time employee. She often remarked that "it was a long hot summer" that turned into 22-1/2 years. They had a good working relationship.
Clarence met his future wife Barbara Krause through mutual friends and after they had dated for several months, he asked her if she wanted to go steady to which she replied "how much more steady can we go"? so he ask her to marry him and she said "Yes". They were married August 22, 1964 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Ray Point, Texas. They made their home at 412 South 8th Street in Kenedy, Texas. While they were living there their first daughter Carole Ann was born on June 1, 1965. On December 27, 1966 their second daughter Janice Rae was born. In February 1967, they moved into their newly built home at 113 Bluebonnet Drive in Kenedy, Texas. Their third daughter Jennifer Sue was born April 15, 1970.
Clarence always helped his mother and father on the farm and after his mother's death in 1978, he helped he father with the crops and cattle. He raised cattle of his own and then went into partnership with his brother James and they both helped on Fred's farm. When Clarence was no longer able to help James, the cattle were sold since James could not do the work by himself.
Clarence was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in May of 1999 and was pretty active until December 5, 2001 when he suffered a minor stroke that affected his optic nerves and then another one on January 14, 2002. When Barbara was in the hospital in 1998 he spent most of the 64 days that she was in 3 different hospitals with her. He rented an apartment and came home only on several occasions. Barbara thinks that dealing with her problems along with his other worries did not help Clarence to stay healthy. He spent most of his time after his 2 minor strokes at home being cared for by Barbara and his daughters and by a wonderful caregiver, Grace Martinez. Grace was a God-send for Barbara because she could not care for Clarence by herself after he could not walk by himself anymore.
Clarence was always a gentleman and knew a lot of people. Barbara can't remember anytime that he ever raised his voice to her. He might give her a look that meant he was not pleased with what was being said or done but he never was harsh with her or their daughters. Clarence went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2006. He will be missed by his family and his many friends. God will be getting someone in heaven that will go out of his way to do what God wants as Clarence did here in Earth.
Clarence is survived by hei wife Barbara, his daughters Carole (Roger) Gaskamp of Kenedy, Janice (John) Dulaney of Killeen, And Jennifer Johnson of Huntsville; grandsons Lane and Dean Gaskamp; Justin and Jake Dulaney;
brothers James (Iverrene) Johnson of Portland; Milton (Iris) of Corpus Christi; Gerald (Marlene) of El Campo; and Larry (Wanda) Johnson of Pleasanton; Aunt Emma Johnson of Kenedy, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, host of other relatives and friends.
Thank you for attending his services and may God Bless Youj as He blessed us by having Clarence in our lives for these many years.
They belonged to Elim Lutheran Church but transfered to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in 1968. Clarence served the community of Kenedy and his church in many capacities. Throughout the years he served on the church council, some as vice-p[resident. He also was stewardship-finance chairmen for many years. He served as Mothers March of Dimes Chairman for 10 years. He was active in the Kenedy Jaycees and when he was sworn in as President he had the honor of having Governor Price Daniels in attendance at the banquet. He served in many offices before the Kenedy Jaycees disbanded. He was given an honorary life membership in the Texas Jaycees. He received 3 Outstanding Jaycee awards. Clarence served on the Kenedy ISD School Board for 9 years serving as president 5 years. Clarence was an active member of the Kenedy Rotary Club having a perfect attendance for 28 years. He became a Paul Harris Fellow in 2000. He was chosen Citizen of the Year by the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce for 1976-1977. He and Barbara were given a plaque after being chosen by the Kenedy 4-H Club as people who support youth. He served as finance chairman many years for the Kenedy Youth Fair and on the board of the Karnes County Youth Show. He served as director of the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce for several years also.
Clarence was active in sports at Kenedy High School. Clarence was chosen as Most Athletic his senior year. When all three of his daughters were also chosen as most Athletic during their school years he was very proud. While attending Texas A&I he served as vice-president of the student council. He received his teaching degree in agriculture and planned on being an AG teacher but during his practice teaching, he had a bad experience. It seems that while he was at the blackboard with his back to the class, someone threw an eraser his direction barely missing him so he decided that he would try something different than teaching. He had great respect for teachers but decided that it was not for him.
Clarence was a staunch supporter of his daughters in their endeavors, whether it be academics, band or sports. He tried to attend all of their activities but sometimes it was not possible. He was proud of the many awards they received.
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