Bedford Leon Fugate

Bedford Leon Fugate passed away in Phoenix on October 8, 2019. He was born in Carnigie, Oklahoma in 1937. His parents were William and Rossie Fugate. Bedford was the third of five children. He grew up in Phoenix and attended Washington Grammar School. One day at church, Bedford met his sister’s best friend Carol. He would visit Carol while he was home on leave and eventually they married. They remained married for 63 years until his passing. Bedford honorably served in the United States Navy on the USS Ingersoll DD652 for over 3 years and settled back in the Phoenix area when he was discharged. He faithfully attended Neighborhood Church, was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved all sports: baseball, football, little league baseball and even enjoyed watching the professional bull riding circuit. He is survived by his wife Carol, son John and daughter Terry. He was preceded in death by his son Robert.