Columbus, OH — Morte Prentiss Bedford III, 59, died on March 25, 2019 at Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville, Md.

Born on March 24, 1960, in Salisbury, Md., Mr. Bedford was the son of Shirley Greenwood and the late Morte Bedford Jr. He grew up in Centreville and attended Queen Anne’s County High School. He enlisted in the army in 1981 and was honorably discharged in 1995.

Mr. Bedford found his calling when he began to work with race horses as a groom, trainer and even owner. He was also a volunteer for the Goodwill Fire Company Inc., where he held the rank of EMS captain. He was then hired by the Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services as an EMT-1.

On December 23, 1981, Mr. Bedford married the love of his life, Nancy Dawn Davis. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, hunting, NASCAR and football.

He is survived by his wife; three children, Heather M. Slaughter, Whitney and Morte IV; seven grandchildren, Aubrie, Morte, Mason, Macie, Michael, Liam and London; his mother; three sisters, Karen Sadler, Kathy and Bessie; one brother, James; and was preceded in death by brother John.

A memorial service for Mr. Bedford will be held on April 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Goodwill Fire Company, 212 Broadway, Centreville, MD 21617.

The family will be accepting food donations for the service. Please notify Justin Davis at 410.829.2821 with what you would like to bring.

Monetary donations may be made by clicking here.

Contact Justin Davis with any further questions.

We are asking everyone to dress casually. Any fire/police/EMS or dispatchers may wear station attire and/or uniforms.