Bob Stookey (Comic Series)

"For about two weeks forty goddamn years ago! I can't do shit."

- Bob, former army medic, to Bruce about saving Brian from infection.

Bob Stookey is the local town drunk and former army medic who lives at Woodbury, Georgia. He traveled with Lilly Caul, and many other survivors during the early stages of the outbreak.

Pre-Apocalypse
Forty years prior to the series, Bob worked for two weeks as an army medic. At some point later on, he had descended into alcoholism.

After-Apocalypse & Woodbury
Bob was one of many survivors to join The Governor's settlement. His frequently drunken state worried many in the community, even apparently The Governor himself, as he was encountered by the man outside of his apartment and on the streets. His minor role in the storyline expanded significantly when he became the person responsible for saving The Governor's life. He was called upon by Gabe and Bruce Cooper to save the Governor when Alice and Dr. Stevens, the only town medics, deserted the town. He had to save The Governor after Michonne tortured him nearly to the point of death. Bob was successful in saving the Governor's life, much to The Governor's disbelief. After a slow recovery, the Governor personally asked him to watch over his undead daughter until he and the Woodbury army returned from killing the prison's survivors.

Bob's Fate/Possible Death
It is unknown as to whether or not Bob was brought to the prison during the second assault on the prison. Since the outcome of the battle resulted in the deaths of The Governor and a large percentage of the Woodbury survivors, Bob's ultimate fate, and anyone left with him in Woodbury is unknown. Because of the town's increasingly unstable defenses, it is likely all remaining residents had perished.

Trivia

 * Regarding the torture of The Governor, Robert Kirkman wrote:
 * "It wasn't that Bob was such a good medic that suddenly came out of nowhere that saved Governor's life-although he certainly did save his life. The idea is that Michonne was keeping The Governor alive, so she could torture him more. His wounds were bad, but not impossible to heal from."


 * "You may in fact see Bob again soon. Stay tuned."


 * Bob is the only army medic encountered so far in the comic.
 * Bob is one of the oldest characters encountered in the Comic Series, others include Dale, Axel, Gregory, Douglas and Hershel.