I know we've had this conversation before but...
Eddie Stobart - as in the bloke who gave his name to the lorry firm - is still alive, well into his eighties and long retired. Edward Stobart, Eddie's son, died of a heart attack a few years ago and it was Edward who turned the small time operation into the UK's largest independent haulier. Edward had left the firm before he died, but his brother William is still involved.
Eddie's wiki page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Stobart