Kenneth E. "Kenny" Baker, Sr., 74, of Bedford, passed away at 6:58 A.M. on Monday, January 26, 2015 at his residence.Born January 31, 1940, in Lawrence County, Indiana, he was the son of Millard Baker and Pearl (Voorhies) Baker.He married Wanda Lee Farris on January 22, 1960; and she survives.He retired from Laborers Local Union #741, in Bloomington, IN. He was a member of the local union #741. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved being in the woods, hunting mushrooms, ginseng, and yellow root. He was the rock of his family, and he raised and spoiled lots of children and grandchildren.Surviving are his wife, Wanda, of Bedford; one son, Joseph M. Baker, of Bedford; Nine grandchildren, Ricky (Robin) Holmes, Eric (Cherie) Holmes, Sarita Holt, Timber (Noah) Browning, Tonya Feathers, LaCosta (Ryan) Eads, Cody (Nicki) Baker, Kortney Baker, Heather (Gery) Davis; Eighteen great-grandchildren, Tyler, Cruz, CAira, Celina, Emma, Bella, Bear, Tyson, Cheyenne, Shaylynn, LaKota, LaKeylah, Jasmine, Rylan, Aaliyah, Sylas, Sebastian, and Kaysen; one sister, Reva (Dale) Monday; two brothers, Jimmy Baker and Joe (Mary) Baker; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents; four children, Wanda Baker, Kenny Baker Jr., Tony Baker, and Suzann Holt; and eight brothers and sisters.Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will be in House of Prayer Cemetery.Friends may call on Wednesday, 4-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Cemetery House of Prayer Cemetery INUS Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433