Rex K. Million

Rex K. Million, 93, of Fishers, IN passed away comfortably at Harbour Manor Health & Living at Noblesville, IN. He was born October 8, 1921 at Hammond, IN to Joseph J. and Queen E. (Bayless) Million. Rex was a graduate of Hammond High School and of Purdue University with a degree in industrial engineering. He was a veteran of WW II who flew B-17s. He had worked for Illinois Bell (Ameritech, AT&T) for 36 years where he was an outside plant engineer. He oversaw telephone circuitry installation and maintenance of cable. Rex was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America, Griffith Methodist Church, and Griffith Masonic Lodge. He was an arranger of music, a jazz musician, and played saxaphone with several big bands. Rex was an avid fisherman, founder and past president of the Salmon Unlimited Fishing Club and of the Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council. He married Madelyn W. (Workman) Million on December 29, 1941. She preceded him in death June 18, 2011. His parents also preceded him in death. Surviving him are three sons: Terry R. Million of San Antonio, TX, Thomas C. (Marlene) Million of Noblesville, IN and Gregory J. Million of Fisher, IN, six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. During a wonderful 37 year retirement he traveled, staying for a number of years in the Phoenix, AZ area. During those years he managed to wear out three motor homes and three pace makers. His children all agreed, "It doesn't get much better than that, Pop!" Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. A family gathering with a sharing of memories was recently held. Arrangements were entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel where you may send condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.