The Life of Me: An Autobiography

Clarence Edgar Johnson
Copyright 1978
Clarence Edgar Johnson 2538 Chestnut San Angelo, Texas 76901
Ima, my wife
Virgil Dennis, our first son
David Larry, our youngest son
and especially to our late daughter, Anita Joyce.
Preface
This writing grew out of a request from my daughter, Anita, that I write to her concerning me, my family, my parents and their families; how we lived, how we grew up; our ideals, our customs, and our social life.
The original writings were in the form of letters written to Anita during the last few years. When my sons, Dennis and Larry, learned of the letters, they also asked for copies.
As I began writing, I soon realized that I knew very little about the details of the lives of my parents and grandparents.
So I set out to tell my children a few things about myself and to leave unmentioned some things which I do not want them to know about me. I also included some things about a few kinfolks and neighbors who had a part in molding the character whom my children now refer to as Dad.