Benjamin Harvey Anderson

July 9, 1953 - October 11, 2017

Benjamin (Ben) Harvey Anderson 64 of Bradley, IL passed from this life on October 11, 2017 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He was born to Earl L and Ruth E. Anderson (Shane) on July 9, 1953 at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Il. He married the love of his life, Linda Larson, on May 6, 1983 at Ashbury Methodist in Kankakee, IL. Ben was a retired mechanic but kept up his trade by tinkering in his garage. He was always ready to share his mechanical knowledge with his many friends and family. Ben's generosity didn't stop there. He mowed neighbors yards, baked cakes for friends, or helped any way he could. Ben loved to ride his motorcycle, go camping, read and bake. He was a member of GWRRA an area motorcycle club. Ben loved country music, with Marty Robbins being one of his favorite artists. He loved western movies with John Wayne movies being some of his favorites. Ben is survived by his wife, Linda and his faithful dog, Riley, his sister Shirley (Bob), brothers Porgy and Wilbert Anderson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and many cousins and extended family and friends. Ben was proceeded in death by his grandparents Harvey Shane and Theresa Elizabeth Boyd, his parents Earl and Ruth Anderson, and brothers Earl and Richard. Cremation rites were accorded. Please sign Ben's guest book at jensenmemorialchapel.com