Joe Dean Branaman, 77, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Indiana University Health Indianapolis. Born September 5, 1945, he was the son of Marvin and Rose Branaman. He married the love of his life, Margaret Spurgeon at Bedford First Church of God on January 14, 1967. They met on a blind date set up by Joes Airforce Sargent and Margarets boss at C.P. Electronics.Joe graduated from the Bedford High School and was in the Airforce Reserves. He worked in his brother Genes body shop on the side. Joe was also a painter retired from General Motors after 30 years. He attended Bedford First Church of God all of his life. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family, working on projects, walking in state parks, traveling to national parks and golfing. He also attended his grandchildrens many special events and concerts. Joe was an encourager who always reached out and helped friends and neighbors.Surviving Joe is his wife, Margaret; his daughter, Melissa (Alex) Anton of Illinois; his son, Todd Branaman of Bedford, IN; grandchildren, Nathan Anton, Kiersten Anton and Grace Anton; and his brother, Ronnie (Susan) Branaman.Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donnie Branaman; brother Gene Branaman; and sister-in-law, Patti Branaman.Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Bedford First Church of God. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford.Contributions in memory of Joe can be made to the Bedford First Church of God so every child that wants to go to church camp can!The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements for Joe Dean Branaman. Cemetery Green Hill Cemetery 1202 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US Visitation Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bedford First Church of God 3131 16th Street Bedford IN 47421 US Funeral Service Saturday, April 22, 2023 1:00 PM - Bedford First Church of God 3131 16th Street Bedford IN 47421 US Burial Saturday, April 22, 2023 1:45 PM - Green Hill Cemetery 1202 18th Street Bedford, IN US 47421 Bedford IN 47421 US Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433