Graveside service for Edwin Joseph Butler will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma.

Arrangements are under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Edwin, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Lawton. He was born November 3, 1934 in Pascagoula, Mississippi and recently celebrated his 89th birthday.

Edwin faithfully served his country in the United States Army for over 20 years, with tours in Korea, Vietnam, Germany, and several of the United States before retiring in Lawton in 1980. He was a devoted New Orleans Saints fan, proudly displaying memorabilia throughout his home. You would always see him wearing a New Orleans Saints cap and jacket!

He is survived by three children: Karen Butler Nichols (David), Shelly Butler, and Edwin Gerard Butler, four grandchildren: Michael, Taylor, Austin (Mela) and Courtini, seven great grandchildren, two sisters: Dorothy DeCuir and Annastine Duncan, nieces: Barbara Davis, Marilyn DeCuir, Gloria DeCuir Robert, Henrietta DeCuir, Geraldine Jordan (Willie), and nephew Larry DeCuir (Betty). He also leaves to mourn, dearest friend, Nettie Ford.

The family would like to extend a special note and gratitude and thanks to Comanche County Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony's Hospital (Oklahoma City), the staff at Willow Park Health Center, Enhabit Home Health, Visiting Angels, and Choice Hospice for their loving care and support.