Benjamin Bean was born on January 16, 1948 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri the son of Andy and Clara (Garrett) Bean and passed away on February 23, 2018 at Fredericktown at the age of 70 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl Garrett and Alfred Cooper, and sister Betty Hill. He is survived by one brother Don (Sue) Cooper. Benjamin was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed collecting baseball cards and Cardinals baseball.