September 5, 1945 – April 15, 2023
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 Joe’s Airforce Sargent and Margaret’s boss at C.P. Electronics. Joe graduated from Bedford High School and was in the Airforce Reserves. He worked with his brother in Gene’s body shop on the side. Joe was also a painter who 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 grandchildren’s 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 1:00 p.m. at the Bedford First Church of God.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will follow at Green
Hill Cemetery in Bedford.
Contributions can be made in Joe’s memory 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.
Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.FergusonLee.com.
