Rick G. Nash passed away April 3, 2014. His Memorial service will be held 11:00am Saturday April 12, 2014 at Martin United Methodist Church in Bedford. Rick was born October 25, 1952 in Fort Worth to Bob and Wanda Ward Nash. He began his career in the fire service as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 15. Upon graduating from L D Bell high school in 1971 he enrolled at TCJC and graduated with an Associates degree in Fire Science. It was there where he met Mary Lou Mason and they were married January 10, 1976. Rick was the epitome of a loving father, husband, all around family man and community servant. He was the third paid member of the Bedford Fire Department, and he retired after 36 years of service with them. Most recently Rick enjoyed working at Donna Park Elementary as well as owning Rick's knife shop, an online retail store. Rick was a longtime member of Martin United Methodist Church where for years he manned the BBQ smoker at the Lord's Acre Fall Festival and was a member of The Journey Class. Rick served as a mentor to the Boy Scouts, helping them earn their fire related badges and was one of the founding members of the Citizens Fire Academy and CERT. He participated in Amateur Radio (W5AWQ) and Santa USA, and was active in local political campaigns. He loved his furry companions Annie, Macy, Holly, Biddie, and especially his best buddy Belle, who lived for rides in "their" beloved truck. Rick also enjoyed classic movies and TV and collecting and playing ukuleles and trumpets. Rick is survived by his loving wife Mary Lou and daughters Niki Nash of Austin and Angie Nash of Hurst. Father Bob Nash of Keller, Brothers Randy Nash of Fort Worth and Tim Nash of Euless, Sisters Connie Fleming of Keller and Kelly Maddox of Arlington, Mother-in-law Mary Mason of Hurst. In lieu of flowers, please donate to http://tinyurl.com/RickNashFund