Carl "Duke" Bedford

Carl "Duke" Bedford, age 85, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Countryside Healthcare in Lawrenceburg, TN.  He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, retired mechanic from TDOT, and a member of Royal Heights Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Loudella Martin Bedford; one daughter, Carla Bedford Williams; six brothers; and one sister.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha L. Bedford of Lawrenceburg, TN; one son, Carl "Petey" Bedford (Melinda) of  Columbia, TN; one daughter, Pam McCune (Scott) of Lawrenceburg, TN; one son-in-law, David Williams of Lawrenceburg, TN; one sister, Barbara McMasters of Five Points, TN; two brothers, Larry Bedford and Donnie Bedford, both of Lawrenceburg, TN; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 23, 2020, with Chad Moore officiating.  Interment will follow at OK Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.  For those attending, masks are required, we also ask you to please social distance.  The family suggests memorials be made to The Gideons International.

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