Robert Leo Rexrode, 81, of Lexington, Virginia died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his home.

He was born August 9, 1935 in Monterey, Virginia, a son of the late Ira Rexrode and Maggie Rexrode.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two wives, Norma Nuckols Rexrode and Fay Campbell Rexrode; three brothers, Thomas, Samual, and Douglas Rexrode; one sister, Eva R. Quist; and one grandson, Davis Rexrode Timberlake.

After graduating from Monterey High School, he began his career with the Lexington Telephone Company, and then retired from Sprint Telecommunications after thirty-eight years of service.

Robert was also a farmer who raised cattle.

He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed gardening, hunting turkeys, deer, and birding.

Surviving are one daughter, Deborah Timberlake (Ron Whitelaw); one son, Daniel R. Rexrode (Monica); one step daughter, Wanda Ayers (Glenn); two brothers, Elbert Rexrode (Eleanore); Dale Rexrode; one sister, Louise Rexrode; two grandchildren, Megan Wright (Donnie); Matthew Rexrode (Desiree); two step grandchildren; Tracy Ayers (Heather); Tammy Ronhy (Barry); one great-grandchild; three step great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 at Monterey Cemetery in Monterey, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Robert to the Monterey United Methodist Church, c/o Treasurer, P. O. Box 382, Monterey, VA 24465.

The family will receive friends 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Virginia.