Benjamin Jack Becker

Todd and Laura Becker of Marion announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Jack Becker, Nov. 21, 2008, at Newton Medical Center.

He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long.

He has a brother, Christian, 7.

Grandparents are Martin and Anita Hooper of Marion and the late Dr. Michael Cupps, and Kent and Ginger Becker of Durham.

Great-grandparents are Marion Foster of Augusta and the late Frankie Marie Foster, the late Mr. and Mrs. Dorman Becker, Lila Hoffman of Marion and the late LeRoy Hoffman, Margaret Cupps of Wichita and the late Marvin Cupps, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hooper of Wichita.