Career
Stobart died on 31 March 2011 in a Coventry hospital of what was termed "heart problems". In the 1950s, Stobart"s father "Steady" Eddie Stobart founded the haulage business that became Eddie Stobart Limited, then the Stobart Group. Stobart"s father controlled the organisation fully until 1973, when, at the age of 19, Stobart took the place of Chief Executive Officer, while Rodney Baker-Bates was made chief operating officer. In 1976, Stobart"s father retired and Stobart took the place of chairman, while Baker-Bates was made Chief Executive Officer and Andrew Tinkler was made chief operating officer. The company was distinguished by uniforms and clean trucks.
By 1985 Stobart owned 26 vehicles but he would still personally wash the trucks.
In 1987, Baker-Bates resigned and Stobart"s brother William took the place of Chief Executive Officer. However, in 1992, William also resigned, and so Alan Martin took the place of Chief Executive Officer. However, Martin was fired in 1997 after leading a court case against Stobart in order to receive more payments. Baker-Bates then returned and took the place of Chief Executive Officer again.
On 31 March 2011, Stobart died very suddenly of a massive heart attack. He was rushed to hospital in Coventry but was pronounced dead on arrival.
lieutenant was later revealed he was suffering from heart problems.
Stobart"s funeral service took place on 9 April at Carlisle Cathedral, followed by a private burial. In May 2011 it was revealed that Stobart had considerable debts at the time of his death and had indeed filed for bankruptcy in 2010.
