Class of 1971
1971 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Joe Bourgo was born May 17, 1953, in Oklahoma City. He lives with his mother, Mrs. Bobbie Bourgo, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eastin, 322 Locust street. He attended school in Midwest City prior to coming here and is attending vo tech school where he is studying diesel mechanics. Social studies and history are his favorite subjects and music is his hobby. He plans to attend college but has not decided where.
Bernard Joseph “Joe” Bourgo, Jr.
May 17, 1953 – November 30, 1976
Bernard Joseph “Joe” Bourgo, Jr., 23, Enid, formerly of Perry, died in a two-vehicle accident at Southgate and Garland road, Enid.
Born May 17, 1953, at Oklahoma City, Bourgo lived at Midwest City until moving to Perry. He was a 1971 graduate of Perry high school and had attended Northern Oklahoma college at Tonkawa. He and Dorothy K. Jones were married March 9, 1974.
Well-known in the Enid area as an entertainer, Bourgo was lead singer for the musical group, “Groundstar.”
In addition to his wife, survivors include his mother, Mrs. Bobbie Buffington, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roy Easton, and his sister, Mrs. Vince (Pat) Edmondson, all of Perry.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Hill cemetery at Perry with Rev. Jim Underwood, Enid, officiating.