George Fowler Schofield Jr.

George Fowler Schofield Jr., 81, died Jan. 14, 2012, at Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart. He was born in New Lexington, Ohio, coming to Stuart in 1985 from Miami. He was an Air Force pilot in the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later flew as flight crew with Eastern, Northeast and Delta Air Lines, retiring as a Delta captain in 1961. He was a graduate of University of Miami. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Jeanne Schofield of Stuart; sons, Bruce Schofield of California and George Schofield of Dunnellon; daughter, Deborah Preston of Miami; brother, Tilden R. Schofield of Wildwood; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Valerie Schofield; and brother, David Schofield. Memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice. Services: A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at Forest Hills Funeral Homes-Young and Prill Chapel, Stuart, with the Rev. Marcus Zillman officiating. A guestbook is available at www.youngandprill.com.