Johnny Lee Rexrode , age 71, of Sugar Grove, WV, passed on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 14, 1951, in Mill Gap, VA, the son of the late Berlin and Hazel Dorean (Lowry) Rexrode. On November 23, 1991, Johnny married Pamela Sue (Eye) Rexrode, who survives in Franklin, WV.

Johnny attended Highland High School and was a member of St. Paul Independent Lutheran Church. He had worked for 20 years at Hanover Shoe Company and retired from Pendleton County Schools, after working for 18 years as a Custodian. Mr. Johnny truly embodied that teachers are not the only adults at school who make an impact on our children.

In addition to his wife, Johnny leaves behind to cherish his memory: a brother, Melvin Rexrode (Terry) of Monterey, VA; a brother-in-law, Michael Eye (Kathy) of Sugar Grove, WV; mother-in-law, Violet Eye of Sugar Grove, WV; a niece, Bethany Eye of Sugar Grove, WV; 2 great-nephews, Alex Smith of Monterey, VA and Avery Smith of Hightown, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a son, Derek John Rexrode (May 5, 2015); and a niece, Melanie Rexrode Smith.

Johnny's family will receive friends on Friday, January 20, 2023, 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Jerry Smith officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Independent Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sugar Grove, WV. Memorials may be made to South Fork Rescue Squad, St. Paul Independent Lutheran Church or PAWS. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.