Robert Edward "Eddie" Lively, age 64, of Gulf Breeze, FL, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2025. Ed was born on March 3, 1961, in Pensacola, FL to James L. and Joyce Lively. He graduated from Gulf Breeze High School in 1979 and proceeded to get his captains license, starting a lifelong deep sea fishing career.

Ed and Ginny were married on October 20, 1990, and have two wonderful children, Ben and Emily. Ed was a devoted husband and father, who was always present at all events throughout his family's lives including ball games, fishing trips, camping, deer hunting, and more.

Ed always had a passion for the outdoors. The open waters called to him at an early age. He was an avid surfer and fisherman growing up and started his own charter boat company in 1984. His company "Lively Gulf Charters" and boats "Lively One" and "Lively One II" have been landmarks on Pensacola Beach for over 40 years. He always took any opportunity to help his community; running a ferry service for passengers from Pensacola to Pensacola Beach when the barge hit the bridge in 1989. He also served as an observation vessel after the BP Oil Spill in 2010. He was a legend to all that knew him as captain of the "Lively One II". His call on the radio will never be forgotten.

Ed was an avid hunter who loved having his children by his side to share his passion. There are countless memories with the kids growing up camping and hunting at "Piney Woods" and "Breezy Point" hunting clubs in Alabama. The past few years have brought home numerous big buck stories from the woods in Marengo, IN. We thank all of the wonderful friends and families we have met throughout the years and the memories we share.

Ed is preceded in death by his father, James L. Lively; brothers, Stan and Stephen Lively; Uncle, Bud Crowson; Aunt Bobbie Scruggs; and grandparents.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ginny; children, son, Ben (Hailie and Lucie), daughter Emily (Jay); mother, Joyce Lively; niece, Sydney Hooton (Jonah); Aunt, Susan Yeatts; sister-in-law, Wendy Vickrey (Larry); niece, Jenifer Brusa (Tristen and Kade); and brother-in-law, Chuck Knight (Debbie).

Our family would like to thank all of our wonderful village of friends that have helped us through this sad time. Terese and Dave Shearman, Jon and Dawn Howerton, Luanne Moore (Casey and Mallory), Betsy Walker, Pat Coogan, Dr. William "Bill" Howe, Baptist Medical staff and first responders, Drs. Gibson and Heath work family, and the entire close knit fishing community from Pensacola Beach, Orange Beach, and beyond.

A celebration of life will be held at Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 4 pm - until.

Ed's ashes will be placed in an artificial reef pyramid scheduled for a later date.