Billy Joe Mooney

Birth date: Mar 5, 1932 Death date: Apr 25, 2016

Billy Joe Mooney was born on March 25, 1932, the son of Harrison and Benny Mooney of McCurtain County, Oklahoma. He was the oldest of 4 children; Sister Jerri, brothers Charles and Don, all deceased. He was married to his wife Ear Read Obituary

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Joe Hyde

490w ago

As a young engineer in IBM Tucson I had the privilege of working with Billy Joe on a succession of storage products. I use "with" rather than "for" because Billy Joe always made you feel an important part of the team. His smile and enthusiasm was infectious. Awesome!

Years later I would meet him from time to time. He still had that winning smile and demeanor. He'd shout out "Hi, how ya' doing!" in that Oklahoman tinted accent... as if we'd still working side by side. The world is in a better place, thanks to Billy Joe.

Gayle Sette

492w ago

I had the honor of working with Billy Joe as a product planner many years ago as cache control units were just becoming "legitimate" as he would say. He was a good leader, he was passionate as well as compassionate, and he inspired loyalty. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Bj Godard

492w ago

Joe, Allen has told me for our entire life that he made it through college because of your dad. I remember wonderful times at your home with your mom and dad. Special times watching you and Allen working on cars and learning from your dad! Miss your mom all the time, she was such a lady! You have a wonderful legacy in both of your parents and I want you to know that I am so sorry for your loss but that I also know they are now together and will be watching over all of us! Love you buddy! B.J. Godard

Stephen Goldstein

492w ago

I had the honor and distinct privilege of working with Billy Joe for a number of years. Beginning at the ACS Project in Menlo Park in the late 60's continuing through the the early 90's, a span of 25 years, we collaborated on numerous projects. BJ was the best engineering manager I ever worked with and for. He had a leadership style that won the support and loyalty of his team. For me it was an honor and a joy to work long hours and travel anywhere on a moments notice whenever Billy asked. Those were the days!

My life is better as a result of having known and worked with BJ. I am grateful that I had him as a colleague and deeply saddened by his passing.

I had lost touch with BJ over the last several years. Strangely, tonight as I relaxed after dinner the idea popped into my head that I should check on him. I immediately googled and, to my regret, found his very recently posted obituary. Maybe it's a coincidence -- I doubt it.

BJ you were a wonderful,sometimes larger than life character. Wherever you are I know you're smiling and asking, "How's it going for a Monday?"

Steve Goldstein
28 Apr 2016

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Mike Hartung

492w ago

Billy Joe, aka BJ or Bill, was a great man. BJ was a major influence on both my professional and personal life. He was a strong leader, a visionary, a very good engineer, and most importantly a good friend. Bill loved his job and IBM and showed a dedication to both that inspired his team and others. This dedication was managed within BJ's primary focus, his family. Bill's loyalty to his team(s) created very loyal and dedicated team(s). We lost a good man but we need to celebrate what he gave to each of us. God bless BJ. He will never be forgotten.

Mike Hartung

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