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George was a husband, a father, a granddad, an uncle, a brother and a son. George Stevens, III of Vero Beach was born September 1, 1950, in Fairbanks, Alaska to parents, George I. Stevens, Jr. and Beatrice Milne Parks. In George’s early childhood the family moved to Maryland and had a family farm. There were many happy memories made on the family farm. George later moved to South Florida where his love for aviation and boats really took off.
George attended Pompano Beach High School. Graduated class 1968 and then continued his education at Broward Community College. George also became a paramedic firefighter with Lighthouse Point Fire Department and Rescue in 1972 -1973. George, then moved onto Pompano Beach Fire Department in 1974. George decided in 1982 to put his passion for aviation in the direction of a career George had an aviation career that spanned 4 decades. George’s aviation career took him all over the world seeing places, traveling places, and meeting people among the thousands and thousands of hours logged and the millions of millions of miles flown. George also taught his love of flying to others. George flew all kinds of aircraft from Cessnas to Challengers. George later went on to retire from Bombardier Aerospace Flexjet in 2023. George will be known to the industry as an extraordinary, chief pilot and aviator.
In his spare time, George enjoyed boating with his family. Many days out on the lake filled with happy memories and fun events. George also enjoyed going to Kona Hawaii with his wife Barbara.
George departed this world on March 6, 2026, he leaves behind his wife Barbara L. Stevens of Texas; daughter Andrea Nicole Stevens-Cozaya (Jonathan); former wife Susan both of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister Jean E. Hazelhurst and her family of ; Step-children Brad Kutches, Eddie Woodward, and Chrissy Woodward; Granddaughters Chiara and Caryna Cozaya of Charlotte, North Carolina; Grandson Berkeley Woodward of Texas; and Cooper his amazing pup!
Currently, the Family asks for understanding during this difficult time in the passing of our beloved George.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
© 2026 Lowther Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
Wendy and Tim Jones - Friends
March 19, 2026, 9:34 pm
Thank you always to George for his tireless summer days of pulling children and adults behind his boat on the lake in Delray Beach
Shelley Beecher - Worked as F/A with George with Flexjet
March 20, 2026, 12:40 pm
I was so hurt to hear of George’s passing. We would share birthday wishes each year because our dates were so close. I loved flying with George. So professional, calm, confident and kind to everyone. An excellent pilot and good person. I’m so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace b
Andrea Stevens-Cozaya - Daughter
March 20, 2026, 2:25 pm
Dad , I know you left this world for a better place . I hope I have made you proud and I will continue to do so. The girls and I will carry you in our hearts, and your legacy will live on. Love you so very much and you and I said that almost everyday with phone conversations and texts. I will always wish for more time and happy moments with you . I will always remember the “ I told you so “ the phrase that was serious yet funny. Or the phrase “ WE will have to see “ and “ well then” . You were a man of your word . A man of integrity and loyalty. You had a side to you that wasn’t just the pilot and the aviation guy , but a Dad who would drag my friends and I for hours behind a boat on the lake and say “ wanna do it again “ I think it brought you joy to wear us out ! you also did this to your grandchildren and they loved it. ! I will never forget days after Chiara was born you said “ That little girl made me a granddad. You loved that new title . You loved your Granddaughters your ninja and your soccer star. You were the dad and Grandfather that never took anything less then best . And expected everyone to do the same . Thank you for the work ethic that you installed in me . Thank you for riding roller coasters with me when I was younger even though you were scared of heights. Who knew? Rest easy Dad . I will miss you, In ways it just doesn’t seem real or okay that your gone . It was never enough time. Thank you for everything . Fly high dad! You were the best . Love you