Ben Baker, 90, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Rainey Hospice House. Born March 27, 1929 in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late Samuel Baker and Willie Sally Burton McMahan. Ben was proud veteran of the United States Army having served his county as a paratrooper and rifleman with the 82nd Airborne Division. He spent his career in the textile industry and worked for Stauffer Chemical Co. Ben loved going to McDonald's on 28 By-Pass and getting a sausage biscuit and a hot senior coffee. He loved to fish, cut grass on his riding lawn mower and spend time with his family. Ben was a loving father and grandfather and was a friend to many. He was a member of Pope Drive Baptist Church. Ben is survived by his wife of 71 years, Betty Jean Whitfield Baker, as they celebrated their anniversary on January 1st; daughters, Becky Ross (Danny) and Judy Ross (John); his grandchildren who affectionately called him "Pop", Benji Ross (April), John Ross (Jennifer), Mary Beth Wright (Jay) and Sarah Brown (Brandon); great-grandchildren, Samuel Ross, Hartley Ross, Baylis Wright, Colby Brown, Baker Ross, Cate Ross, Cole Wright, Griffin Wright and Garrison Brown; and sisters, Betty Moser (Ken) and Dot Whitfield. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Amos Baker, Clifford Baker and Truman McMahan; and several step-brothers and step-sisters. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 10, 2020 at Pope Drive Baptist Church. with Dr. Matthew Danuser officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the sanctuary. There will be a private family entombment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621. Events Funeral Service Monday, February 10, 2020 11:00AM Pope Drive Baptist Church 2510 Pope Drive Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-226-1789 Visitation Monday, February 10, 2020 11:30AM Pope Drive Baptist Church 2510 Pope Drive Anderson, SC 29625 Phone: 864-226-1789 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621