Kokomo, Indiana - Edwin "Butch" Lee Million, 77, of Kokomo, formerly of Walton and Lake Cicott, passed away at 5:45 pm Friday, March 18, 2022, at North Woods Village Nursing Home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 5, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana, the only son of Carl B. and Elizabeth Lenor (Masten) Million. On Nov. 20, 1971, he married Sharon (Cain) Million, and she survives.

Edwin was a 1962 graduate of Royal Center High School. He served his community as a Benton County conservation officer, Logansport City policeman and a Cass County deputy sheriff for several years before joining Verizon Inc., where he would work for 30 years until his retirement.

In addition to employment, he served on a number of boards and councils, was an avid supporter of the NRA and forever loved his lifelong memories of hunting, fishing and passion for firearms, including the countless visits to a number of gun ranges to practice his marksmanship.

He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo for the past 10 years. His greatest battle began in 2014, when inflicted with the debilitating Parkinson's disease, which he fought to the very end. Above all his life's passions, he undeniably loved and lived for his family. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and stable force within his family.

Along with his wife of 50 years, Sharon, Edwin is survived by his children, Stacey L. Million, of Kokomo, and Brett (Teresa) Cain, of Russiaville; two granddaughters, Breanne (Matt) Walker, of Big Sky, Montana, and Lauren Cain, of Fishers; a great-grandson, Jackson Brett Walker; sister, Karen Roller, of Logansport; sister and brother-in-law, Christina and J.T. Hubenthal, of Logansport; and very special friends, Steve and Carol Rosentreter, of Loudon, Tennessee.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Meredith and Pauline Slusher; sister, Sharon Million Barr; sister, Norma (Robert) Foster; brother-in-law, Ronald Foster, and Jerry Roller Sr.; and great-niece and nephew, Angela Roller and Ryan Hubenthal.

The family would like to give special thanks and appreciation to the North Woods Village staff in Kokomo, with endearing gratitude to Lisa, Liz, Angie, Courtney, Tanya and Catina.

A celebration of life service will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Pastor Paul Scott officiating. A private burial for the immediate family will take place in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery at a later date. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the funeral home before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kokomo Humane Society in Edwin's memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.