Cdr. George W. Kingston, USN Ret. Founding member of NAFTS

Cdr. George Kingston passed away in his sleep January 11 after a short illness. 
George would have been 90 in February. 
He entered the Navy as an enlisted man and went on to earn a commission. He was 
CO of ATR 50 from 1943 until 1946. He was also the CO of seven other ships including 
the U.S.S, Charles P. Cecil DDR 835.

After retiring from the Navy George worked for more than 10 years for the TECO 
power company as a development engineer. He later owned his own design consulting 
firm, drawing and developing residential plans, which include the home he an his 
wife, Marion, currently reside. George also invented of several fasteners used in 
modern home building.

In retirement George continued his service to his country and his community. He 
was active in SCORE, the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, the Baldwin Heritage 
Museum, the American Red Cross and many other civic, veterans and service groups.
George was particularly proud of his role in the founding of the National Association 
of Fleet Tug Sailors (NAFTS). His passing leaves many memories and a large void in 
our organization.

A memorial mass for George was held at Saint Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 
Foley, Al. on Tuesday January 17Th.

Cdr. Kingston is survived by his wife, Marion, son, Skip and great grandson, 
Patrick Walsh, as well as nieces and a nephew to whom he was devoted.
 
The men and women of his NAFTS family will miss him.