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Baker, Benjamin Franklin "Ben"

U.S. Navy Veteran Loved Boating, Traveling, Hunting, Fishing, Golf, And Football

  • Friday, September 17, 2021
Benjamin Baker
Benjamin Baker

Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Baker, “Gramps”, 73, passed away on September 17, 2021.  

 

He was born in Trion, Ga. February 12, 1948 to the late Hazel Willingham and Alford Seaborn Baker. Ben was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed boating, traveling, hunting, fishing, golf, and football. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by special loved ones Mary and Jack Shropshire.

The love of country was deep in his spirit. He earned the Eagle Scout Award and upon graduation from Trion High School and Dalton State College Ben served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 24 years, Jamie Baker; children Seab Baker (Bonnie), Maggie Horton (Bob), Brian Harvey (Jan), Cedric Garner (Tonya), and Franklin Harvey (Susan); grandchildren Courtney Oaks, David Harvey, Sydney Harvey, Kayley Harvey, Chelsea Harvey, Zeke Baker, Riley Horton, Silas Baker, Cade Horton, Cali Baker, Ellie Horton, Clayton Harvey, Ruby Baker, Judah Baker, six great-grandbabies; several cousins and a host of friends.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Trenton, GA.

Visit www.MooreFHS.com to view the online memorial tribute.

Arrangements are by Moore Funeral Home, Trenton, GA.

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