Edward J. "Ed" Rodman, 70, of Bedford, passed away at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital on December 16, 2021. Born March 26, 1951, he was the son of Robert Rodman and Emma L. (Jacobs) Rodman. He married Sherry L. Root on November 22, 1969, and she survives.Ed retired from the Bedford City Utilities and had also worked 12 years at Indiana Gas Company. He was of the Christian faith and attended the Bedford First Church of God.Surviving to cherish the memory of Ed include his wife of 52 years, Sherry; three children, Misty Butcher, Brent (Melissa) Rodman, and Aaron (Kayla) Rodman; three grandchildren, Kody Butcher, Kameron Butcher, and Cody Rodman; two brothers, Jim Rodman and Carl (Diana) Rodman; one sister, Carol Thrasher; along with several nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by one daughter, April Marie; two brothers, Bobby Rodman and David Rodman; and one sister, Betty Cascone. Funeral services for Ed Rodman will be Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 10:00am at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes with Bro. Clarence Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Avoca. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00-7:00pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.Contributions in memory of Ed can be made to the St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.FergusonLee.com. Cemetery Hilltop Cemetery Avoca INUS Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433