Joseph Crane Billingsley

Joseph Crane Billingsley, 56, of Carmel, departed this life Thursday, May 13, 2021. Joe was born September 11, 1964 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to John and Cleo (Jones) Billingsley. Joe grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from South Side High School in 1983. He then earned a degree in finance at Indiana University in 1987. While at IU, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Joe was a kind and gentle soul who was happiest being with family. He kept a cabin in the mountains of Colorado. He loved to hike and explore the Rockies with his family and had a true spirit of the west. Joe also loved football and never missed a Chicago Bears games. One of his favorite memories was meeting Mike Ditka in Chicago. Joe was preceded in death by his father, John Smith Billingsley and sister-in-law, Cyndi Billingsley. He is survived by his devoted wife, Michele Billingsley; his loving children, Samuel Joseph and Paige Alexandra Billingsley; beloved mother, Cleo Billingsley (Max Hathorn); dear brothers, John Billingsley (Diane Butts), and Jim Billingsley (Kristen); two nieces, three nephews, one grandnephew and a host of friends and good people to his family. A funeral service for Joe will be held on May 24th at 11:00 am with a Calling at 10:00 am at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Private inurnment will follow at a later date in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to: woundedwarriorproject.org Joe honored our Veterans and held them in great esteem. Online condolences are available at: www.leppertmortuary.com