Joseph Bourgeois Sr.

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The Gerac Family

Joe Bourgeios shaped my life. I met Joe in 1977 when I started my career with Exxon. Joe became my mentor; schooling me on the finer details of corporate life. He took the tennis racket out of my hand and replaced it with a golf club, telling me executives all play golf, and if I wanted to be an executive, I need to play golf.

When my father died in 1980 Joe “adopted” my family and started calling me “son”. My children became extended family calling Joe “Paw Paw”.

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I am saddened with the news of Joe's passing. He was my great friend and mentor from my first days with ExxonMobil in 1977. Joe's smile helped brighten many a difficult day for me. Joe was such a great example of the servant leader, who helped far more people than he will ever know. And his golf swing set a standard for me that I will never meet. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed.

Joe was such a wonderful member of the ExxonMobil family. He was so caring and seemed so pleased to be working with all of us. I so remember many of my bosses participating in his golf tournaments. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Barbara and Bill Johnson

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

'I met joe in 1953, the year I stsrted to work at Exxon. H ewas soon to get married and brought his beautiful wedding pictures for all. .. of us to seeJoe was a gent;eman and will be missed. you h ave my prayers.and ;ove in God's name