George Thompson

A native Floridian, Bobby was born in Ft. Pierce, FL. He came to Port Salerno at age 9 to fish with his grandfather.

Bobby worked as a boat builder for 21 years for Whitaker Boats before returning to his roots as a commercial fisherman in Stuart. Bobby proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a founding member and Past President of the Organized Fisherman of Florida.

Bobby is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Winifred; daughter Elaine Moore of Stuart, FL; son Robert Thompson of Port Salerno, FL; granddaughters Gina Banks and Traci Shanks; great grandchildren Robert Martin, Alicia Martin, Katelyn Gentry, and Erik Rosenstrom; and his sister Lillian Walton. He was preceded in death by his brother James Thompson and daughter in law Carolyn Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Sandsprit Park, 3443 SE St. Lucie Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34997.

Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997.

Condolences may be left at www.aycockfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, FL.