2500 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. Jim Bob Moffett, chairman and CEO of Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold, at a shareholders meeting in 1996. Moffett attended UT on a full football scholarship. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Moffett (167370883)? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Moffett had been fighting a long battle with Parkinsons disease. Gothamist is a website about New York City news, arts, events and food, brought to you by New York Public Radio. [Editor's note: Moffett said he was hospitalized for a "severe injury" but declined to elaborate.] (Photo by G. Andrew Boyd, The Times-Picayune), Jim Bob Moffett in 1990. All rights reserved. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The full name is chiseled into stone just below the roof line, but it is barely visible from the sidewalk because of a curved front wall. 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All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. <<766707CC39B3B2110A00306FD314FF7F>]/Prev 605147>> As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. John Munro said his father bought the Indian depicted in the film in 1920 and worked on it for 57 years up until his death, hugely increasing its claimed top speed of 55mph. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You have permission to edit this article. This browser does not support getting your location. 0000004150 00000 n 0000012455 00000 n You may change your billing preferences at any time in the Customer Center or call Wildcatter, philanthropist and environmental provocateur Jim Bob Moffett has died, University of Texas officials have confirmed. Wildcatter, philanthropist and environmental provocateur Jim Bob Moffett has died, University of Texas officials have confirmed. He's my friend, he came to visit me in the hospital, we stayed friends I think even through it. 0000003789 00000 n Resend Activation Email. Faculty members, students, environmentalists and human rights activists had fought the UT System regents' decision to name the building for the Moffetts. <> Funeral arrangement under the care ofSanders Funeral Care, Sanders Funeral Care 203 S 1st St, Kingman, IN 47952. Learn more about merges. Rather than treat the situation as a political dispute in which both sides had legitimate interests an approach that many activists said had led them to compromise too easily activists framed the issue as cruel business interests threatening Austin's most beloved civic feature. They objected to Freeport's gold-drilling operations in Indonesia, which were tangled up in heated legal disputes; the company threatened to sue three professors for what it called false allegations of human rights violations. But there was no ribbon-cutting when the building opened in 1997. Freeport-McMoRan remained in New Orleans until 2007 when a merger led to the companys relocation in Phoenix. The company's operations halfway around the world put Moffett in the crosshairs of campus controversy. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023. Bloomberg Daybreak Middle East. That doesn't happen very often. The only change that's been made is the bathrooms have been painted. There shouldn't have been any confusion among staff. 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A former University of Texas football player, Moffetts company sponsored the local PGA tour event for years, and he was very generous in giving back to local charities and universities like Tulane, LSU, the Audubon Nature Institute and New Orleans City Park. 0000011990 00000 n This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. (Podcast). Thats not a show stopper for me. The building wore the name Freeport-McMoRan for more than three decades. Please reset your password. The association has back-pedalled on times for Munro's 1967 world land-speed runs after the motorcycling legend's son, John, discovered a miscalculation on the certificate issued on the day. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Please enter your email and password to sign in. View Jim Moffett's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. $0.90 + $1.00 shipping. At the present time, I perform the duties of the J6 policy manager and statement of assurance coordinator. (if applicable) for The Wall Street Journal. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Rankin. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 4th 2023 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A longtime business leader and philanthropist with strong ties to New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana has died.Jim Bob Moffett, the former president and CEO of oil and gas giant Freeport-McMoRan . I've known Bill for many years, he had the loyalty of many employees. $39.99. 0000002686 00000 n Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? How does it feel to have your business held up as the last of a dying breed and characterized in that way? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 0000009195 00000 n What is your job title, and what do you do, specifically?. Jim Bob Moffett, brash Fortune 500 CEO in New Orleans, dies at 82, Freeport-McMoRan chief was a force in civic, business affairs in 1980s and 1990s, Freeport-McMoRan exits deepwater Gulf of Mexico for $2 billion, Freeport-McMoRan sells chunk of copper mine for $1 billion, McMoRan Exploration shareholders approve plan to merge with Freeport-McMoran, As his blighted Algiers Point home draws ire, state Sen. Moffett played tackle for legendary UT football coach Darrell Royal, studied geology and went on to become a major donor, only to later threaten to sue three professors. Jim Bob Moffett, the former president and CEO of oil and gas giant Freeport-McMoRan, died at his home in Austin, Texas, Friday night. 0000006166 00000 n Just a legendary Texas oilman. James Moffat (born 18 June 1984) is an Australian professional racing driver who competed in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. Name: Jim Moffett Birth Date: 22 Jan 1923 Death Date: 11 Feb 1989 Cause of Death: Natural Branch: ARMY Enlistment Date: 26 Apr 1944 Release Date: 10 Dec 1945. However, a week ago today, last Wednesday, the night we had this uproarious outpouring of love and a huge crowd, in part because of the false rumor, there were a lot of former staff members there. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. A geologist with a masters degree from Tulane University, able to subsist on little sleep, Moffett used his forceful personality, willingness to take big risks and deep understanding of the oil, gas and minerals business to lead a company that in 1988 found the worlds biggest gold mine and one of the biggest copper mines in Indonesia. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. In 1969, he formed McMoRan with Ken McWilliams and B.M. WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN: Burt Munro and his famous Indian motorcycle on the Bonneville Salt Flats. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 0000013052 00000 n He was predeceased by : his father George Donald. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Freeport has also been subject to strong criticism that its giant mine in Indonesia fouled the soil and that the company, in conjunction with the Indonesian government, its business partner, tortured and killed indigenous opponents of the massive project. Moffett repeatedly fielded complaints from environment advocates that he turned a blind eye to company projects that poisoned the water and soils. There was a problem saving your notification. "He would probably have said he had never been good at sums himself. Critics had long regarded the company as a symbol of neocolonialism, citing environmental problems caused by mining, as well as allegedkillings, torture and other abuses of indigenous people by soldiers for the Indonesian government, a business partner in the operation. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He was bigger than life. Could you tell me how this rumor got started and what's actually happening with the cafe right now? Mr. Moffett co-founded McMoRan Exploration Co. in 1969 with B. M. "Mack" Rankin, Jr. (deceased) and W. K. McWilliams (deceased). Search above to list available cemeteries. As I said before, nobody's happy in a situation like that. %%EOF You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. What Could Elon Musk Possibly Be Thinking? or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. endobj But how does it feel? In New Orleans, Moffett, who grew up poor in Texas, shook up the stodgy ways of doing business in a city where company CEOs tended to come from the old-line Carnival krewes and social clubs. This account has been disabled. By then, some of his investment bets had not paid off. E-mail: jmoffett@usc.edu. 0000014485 00000 n This episode of the series "Louisiana Legends" from April 2, 1995, features an interview with James "Jim Bob" Moffett conducted by Gus Weill. Already a member? The news was a shock. Try again later. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. It was a tumultuous turn of events but one that I believed could not be avoided. James "Jim Bob" Moffett, an oil wildcatter turned mining prospector who helped build Freeport-McMoRan Inc. into a natural-resources giant, has died at age 82. Contact Information. Fans of the restaurant showed up to pay their respects but received mixed messages from employees, some of whom said the Cafe would reopen within a week, while others said it could be months or longer. 0000006495 00000 n His health had declined in recent years, and he had contracted Covid-19, according to his older son, James R. Bubba Moffett Jr. Mr. Moffett served as Chairman of Freeport-McMoRan from 1984-2015 and CEO from 1984-2003. We've heard from a lot of voices talking about Great Jones Cafeit's closing, it's not closing, it might close, they want to close, etc.but we haven't really heard from you. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Rankin. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. DR JIM STAMPS US COVER USS MACON 12TH FLIGHT NAVY AIRSHIP MOFFETT FIELD. Join Facebook to connect with Jim Moffett and others you may know. Gov. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The salt flats were first used for motor sports in 1912 . He was 82. You will be charged Jim Bob Moffett - Sport: Football (1959-60) Position: Tackle Inducted: 1990 Hometown: Houston, Texas Member of 1959 SWC championship team Received James Moffat(born 18 June 1984) is an Australian professional racing driver who competed in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WDSU-TV. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 0000010368 00000 n Co-inciding with the collapse of Carrera Cup, Moffat moved into Team Sonic's newly established V8 Supercar program and finished second in the 2009 Fujitsu V8 Supercar series. Professor of Biological Sciences and Civil and Environmental Engineering. I just don't know. He was in your face when he knew something was right and had to be done. We spoke to Moffett about the origin of that closure rumor, the future for Great Jones Cafe, and what it means to be looked at as the last of a dying breed in an ever-gentrifying city. He was 82 and had been ill for several years. 0000002094 00000 n Join Facebook to connect with Jim Moffett and others you may know. Not all of Moffetts efforts in Louisiana succeeded. The development was to be built over a network of underground waterways that feed Barton Springs. Jim Moffett : All I know is the man's the genuine article. * This article has been updated with photos and embedded videos since it was originally published. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Before the movie was made, many in New Zealand saw Munro as "some silly old bugger that didn't really know what he was up to", his son said. In 1981, Moffett put together one of the largest corporate mergers in Wall Street history, combining McMoRan Oil & Gas Co. and Freeport Minerals Co.to form Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Moffat also races as a co-driver for Tickford Racingin the Pirtek Enduro Cupin a Ford Mustang GT, alongside Cameron Waters. 0000001910 00000 n 0000001136 00000 n Make sure that the file is a photo. He died at Seton Hospital in Austin while listening to Presley songs, on Presleys birthdate. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 645 records for Jim Moffett. A former University of Texas football player, Moffetts company sponsored the local PGA tour event for years, and he was very generous in giving back to local charities and universities like Tulane, LSU, the Audubon Nature Institute and New Orleans City Park. In my absence we were forced to close for a short period of time but it was never my intention that the news should get out that we're closing period. Click a location below to find Jim more easily. There are 80+ professionals named "Jim Moffett", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Weve updated the security on the site. He was a major philanthropist in New Orleans and Austin, and also a regular target of environmental advocates in Louisiana, Texas and Indonesia. He was very instrumental in the success of our athletic department, Chris Del Conte, UTs athleticdirector, told the American-Statesman on Saturday. Those stacks, now owned by Mosaic Fertilizers, remain and have contaminated groundwater, said Wilma Subra, technical adviser to the Louisiana Environmental Action Network. 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