Henry B. Wilson ’28

Henry died Mar. 1, 2003, after a short illness. About halfway through his time at Princeton, his interest in the oil business prompted him to transfer to the U. of Oklahoma, from which he graduated in 1929 with a degree in petroleum engineering. He was married the day after graduation and went to work the day after that for the Standard Oil Co. (now Exxon Mobil Corp.) in New Jersey. He was with the corporation in one capacity or another for his entire 40-year business career. During WWII he served with Army Ordnance and left the service with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

His wife, Nell Fugina Wilson, predeceased him. Surviving are two daughters, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Henry was vice president of the class when he died. He treasured the long-lasting friendships he made at Princeton, and the class extends deepest sympathy to his family.

The Class of 1928