Dodson, Bedford

29 Apr Dodson, Bedford

March 30, 1936 – December 17, 2012

Bedford A. Dodson of Hyattstown, MD, passed away on December 17, 2012 at Medstar Washington HospitalCenterHeart Institute.

He was born on March 30, 1936 and was the son of the late Thomas and Gail Dodson.

Bedford was a lifetime member at the Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the UrbanaVolunteer Fire Department. He retired from the City of Rockville andtheMontgomery County Ride-On Transit Department as a Mechanic. He worked for the 75-80 drag way for many years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 347.

He is survived by his best friend Linda. Also surviving are sons Kevin (Terri), Daniel and Norman; grandsons, Johnny, Christopher, Danny and Adam; special granddaughter Alivea LaFavor and great grandsons, Austin and Gaver Norris. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Mabel Mullinix and AlbertaBelcher and son, Melvin.