Gross, Benjamin Alfred , 86, retired Beech Aircraft Crew Chief, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born in Morrilton, Arkansas to Robert Gibbson Gross and Susie Elizabeth (Webb) Gross. He is survived by his wife Marley Kay Gross; children Jennifer (Wayne) Sommerfeld of Newton, Jonathan (Kate) Harper of Tennessee, Jerilyn (Chris) Agee of Sedgwick, Celia Erbert of Mulvane, and Joseph Gross of Wichita; sister Lilian Price of Conway, Arkansas; 18 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Ben is preceded in death by his son Peter Gross, parents Robert and Susie Gross, brothers Joseph Gross, Robert Gross and James Gross. Memorials may be designated in his memory to Gentiva Hospice, 117 E. Euclid, McPherson, Ks 67470. Graveside Services will be held Monday, March 9, 3:00 p.m. at the Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, Kansas. Baker Funeral Home Valley Center. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com