Thomas Michael “Mike” Chestnut, 68, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Majestic Care in Bedford. Born on Tuesday, January 14, 1958, in Bedford, Indiana, he was the son of Betty Jo Bowie Chestnut and the late Tom Chestnut.
Thomas was a die-cast machinist at General Motors Powertrain for many years. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, gardening, and animals, but most of all, he loved his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Mike are his daughters, Carra Lee (Jacob Fox) Harbstreit, Sandra-Dee (Kye) Louden, and Melissa D. Perry; his grandchildren, Cole Harbstreit, Chey-Ann (Cole) Clouse, Clay (Bailee) Harbstreit, Cade Flynn, Jenna Louden, Memphis Louden, Bentley Dayhoff, Benic Perry, and Zayne Fox; his great-grandchildren, Case Clouse and Saydie Harbstreit; his mother, Betty Jo Chestnut; his brother, Steven Chestnut; his sister, Kim Short; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Chestnut, and his grandparents, Joe and Betty Bowie.
Cremation has been chosen with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Bedford is honored to have been entrusted with the care of Thomas and his family during this difficult time. Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
